One of the favorite garden berries is watermelon. It is considered an excellent source of valuable vitamins, and also has beneficial properties. In the years of the USSR, it was the conservation of this berry that was the favorite snack. The fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals, contains a considerable amount of dietary fiber. Sour and soaked fruit contains vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and is also rich in copper, chlorine and sulfur.
Selection and preparation of ingredients
Sometimes it happens that a purchased watermelon is dense and tasteless. In order not to throw out the product, the right solution would be to ferment it. The fruit can be absolutely any size and even slightly spoiled. If the product has a thick crust, it is better to cut it a little, so that there is more space in the container. It is recommended to choose fruits of later varieties, as they have a small amount of nitrates, unlike the early ones. It is also worth removing seeds so that the fruit retains its taste.
Recipes for pickled watermelon
There are many recipes for pickling and pickling, here are the most popular of them.
Classic Barrel Recipe
30 minutes.
- oak, cherry, currant leaves
Energy value per 100 g:
- A food bag is placed in a wooden barrel, after which the bottom is lined with oak, cherry, currant leaves.
- 8 fruits are put on top, covered with leaves and the remaining fruits.
- Pour the brine, put oppression. Fermentation lasts about 1.5–2 months.
Video recipe
Together with the berry, apples can be fermented, which will give an unusual flavor to the fruit.
Important! Bending should be all winter in a barrel, but not under heavy load. Fruits should be immersed in brine to prevent mold.
Barrel Watermelons with Sauerkraut
1 hour
Energy value per 100 g:
- Sprinkled shredded cabbage with salt, knead with hands and spread on the bottom of the barrel.
- The fruits are washed and, alternating with cabbage, stacked in rows.
- A filled barrel is put under oppression. Store in a cold place.
Did you know? From the juice of this berry they make a special honey called “Nardek”.
Barrel-pickled watermelons with spices
30 minutes.
watermelons
quantity to taste
grated horseradish root
1 PC.
allspice peas
3 pcs.
Energy value per 100 g:
- Watermelons are laid out in the bowl, alternating with spices.
- Pour everything with brine, send for long-term storage.
Important! It is worth salting the berry with purified water without chlorine impurities.
Salting watermelon with hot pepper and herbs
30 minutes.
Energy value per 100 g:
- The fruit is cut into slices and laid out in a barrel.
- Pour with brine, and a mixture of spices evenly spread on top. Be sure to put a load on top.
- After the brine is fermented, the container is lowered into the basement for long-term storage.
Did you know? This berry is considered a low-calorie product, 100 g of fruit contains 30 calories.
Features of storage of blanks
Storage involves a cellar or a large refrigerator. Marinating watermelons is more effective, since they are stored for a very long time, and the process of pickling berries lasts about 20 days.
The fermentation process should occur at room temperature, and only then the finished product is lowered into a cold room for long-term storage. If necessary, you can check the workpiece and add fresh brine. It is advisable to use salting during the winter, otherwise over time it may lose its taste.
If you want to feel the natural taste of this berry, you can refrain from adding salt, sugar and spices. Such an appetizer will be an unusual surprise on the table for your family and friends. Bon Appetit!
