Watermelons in jars without sterilization

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 12 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   How to salt watermelons in jars without sterilization? Prepare all ingredients. It is best to do this in August, when the main ripening season for these berries begins. Then you can be sure that they have ripened without the use of chemicals. Choose watermelons that are not overripe, sweet and preferably with a minimum amount of grains. Before cutting, be sure to wash the watermelon thoroughly in warm water with soap and a washcloth, and rinse.

2. STEP 2

   

   First, prepare the jars and lids for the blanks. Wash them with hot water and baking soda and rinse thoroughly. Pour 2 centimeters of water into clean jars and place in the microwave. Turn on full power and sterilize for 4 minutes. Or heat over steam for 10 minutes.

3. STEP 3

   

   Place the lids in a saucepan and fill with water, boil over medium heat for 10 minutes. You will learn the important details of preparing winter preparations by reading the article on this topic at the end of this recipe.

4. STEP 4

   

   Cut the watermelon pulp from the rind without touching the white part and cut into medium pieces. They should move in and out of the jar freely. Loosely place watermelon chunks in a sterilized jar.

5. STEP 5

   

   Boil water and fill the jars with watermelons to the very top. Cover with lids and let stand for 5 minutes.

6. STEP 6

   

   Drain the broth into a saucepan.

7. STEP 7

   

   Add sugar to the pan and stir. You can take not only white sugar, but also brown or cane sugar.

8. STEP 8

   

   Add salt. It must be coarsely ground and not iodized. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat.

9. STEP 9

   

   Pour vinegar into the pan and remove from heat.

10. STEP 10

    

    Immediately fill the jars with boiling marinade and carefully close with boiled lids.

11. STEP 11

    

    Turn the jars upside down and wrap them in a warm blanket. Leave it like this until it cools completely. After this, store in a dry, cool and dark place. Ideally, this is a cellar or refrigerator. Before serving, the watermelon needs to be cooled.

12. STEP 12

    

    Bon appetit.

Comments on the recipe

Natalia M

29.10.2023

4.5

I decided to try sealing watermelons in jars for the winter without sterilization. I have already tried this exotic product many times while visiting relatives, where the pieces of watermelon were sweet and spicy (due to the chili)). According to this recipe, the taste should be sweet-salty with sourness, which is what I prefer. I sterilized the jars in the microwave, it’s quick and convenient. I cut off the rind and porous pulp with seeds from the watermelon. I packed the pieces tightly. True, after cooling under the blanket, they decreased in size and floated up. I didn’t have ready-made vinegar, so I diluted the essence (there is a special calculator on the website). For spices, I use bay leaf and allspice. I did everything according to the recipe description. In the morning I checked the jars, the pieces of watermelon were intact and looked delicious! I decided to store it in the refrigerator, the product is still delicate)