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Mixed Pickles Recipe: A Crunchy Delicacy for Winter

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Marination time: 24 hours
Number of servings: 6 jars

Mixed pickles are a traditional delicacy that brings a fresh and crunchy taste, ideal for accompanying any meal, whether it's a juicy roast or a seasonal salad. This simple and quick recipe will help you create delicious pickles that will delight your taste buds throughout the winter. Let's get started!

### Required Ingredients:

Vegetables:
- 300 g cucumbers
- 300 g white or red cabbage
- 300 g cauliflower (broken into florets)
- 200 g bell peppers (red and green), sliced lengthwise
- 200 g carrots, sliced into rounds

Brine:
- 1 liter of water
- 1 heaping tablespoon of coarse salt

Spices:
- Dill (fresh or dried leaves)
- Celery or lovage leaves
- Mustard seeds
- Peppercorns

### Step by Step:

1. Preparing the vegetables: Start by breaking the cauliflower into small florets. Place the cauliflower florets in a bowl of water with a teaspoon of salt, letting them sit for 2-3 hours. This step helps to remove insects and improves the texture of the vegetables.

2. Washing and cutting the vegetables: After the cauliflower has soaked in salty water, wash all the vegetables well. Cut the peppers into long strips and the carrots into thin rounds. The cabbage can be cut into strips or left whole, depending on your preferences.

3. Preparing the brine: In a pot, bring the water to a boil and add the coarse salt. Stir until the salt is completely dissolved. Allow the brine to cool to room temperature.

4. Assembling the pickles: In clean, sterilized jars, place a layer of vegetables, followed by the desired spices: dill, celery leaves, mustard seeds, and pepper. Continue adding vegetables until the jar is full, leaving some space at the top to allow for expansion.

5. Adding the brine: Pour the brine into the jars, ensuring that all the vegetables are completely covered. It is important that the vegetables are submerged in the brine to prevent uneven fermentation.

6. Sealing and storing: Close the jars tightly and leave them at room temperature for 24 hours to ferment. After this time, move the jars to the refrigerator or a cool, dark place to continue the pickling process.

### Useful Tips:

- Ingredient variations: You can experiment with other vegetables, such as radishes or kohlrabi, to add a personal touch to your pickles. You can also adjust the proportions of vegetables according to your preferences.
- Spices: Add bay leaves or garlic for an extra flavor boost. These will enhance the taste of your pickles.
- Waiting time: The longer you leave the pickles in the refrigerator, the more flavorful they will become. You can enjoy these delicious pickles after a week, but they will be even better after a few weeks.

### Serving:

Mixed pickles are perfect as a side dish to meat dishes, but they can also be used in salads or sandwiches. Serve them alongside a juicy roast or add them to burgers for a crunchy and tangy contrast. These pickles are not only a delicacy but also an excellent way to preserve seasonal vegetables.

Try this mixed pickles recipe and enjoy their unique flavor throughout the winter!

 Ingredients: Variable proportions of: cucumber, white/red cabbage, cauliflower, red/green bell pepper, carrot, white/red water, dill, celery leaves/lovage, mustard seeds and pepper. Brine: 1 liter of water, 1 tablespoon heaped of coarse salt.