How not to can cucumbers: the most common mistakes that lead to spoilage

Cucumbers are the most popular vegetables for canning. In winter, this appetizer perfectly accompanies meat, fish and any side dishes. But cucumbers often spoil right in the jar. All this is due to a number of mistakes that even experienced housewives often make.

The FoodOboz editorial team will tell you what can ruin your cucumbers during canning. Avoid these actions to prepare a truly delicious dish.

How to preserve canned cucumbers without soaking them

If cucumbers are not soaked in cold water for several hours, they will lose their firmness and become very soft. Therefore, if you want crispy and firm vegetables, you should not skip this procedure.

Cucumbers of the wrong variety or old ones

Not all cucumbers are suitable for canning. To make the vegetables really tasty, it is best to choose young cucumbers with black needles. Cucumbers with white needles or old ones are not suitable.

Using running water

Tap water is chlorinated, so it cannot be used for canning. It is best to get bottled water from the supermarket or from a well.

Jars or lids that have not been sterilized

This is a big mistake, because if germs get into canned foods, they spoil.

In addition, mold forms in dirty containers after canning, which is very dangerous for human health.