Broccoli appeared on Russian markets relatively recently. People certainly appreciated the taste of the vegetable. At the beginning, only one cooking method came to mind - salads.
But gradually various recipes appeared. And that includes preparing it for the winter. There are many options for preserving healthy vegetables. In this article you will learn how to prepare it in a jar. How to properly freeze and store in winter. And what are the beneficial properties and what are the contraindications. But first, let's look at the recipes.
In the article you will find out:
- The best recipe for cooking broccoli for the winter
- An easy way to freeze broccoli for the winter
- The second method of freezing at home: preserving the beneficial properties
- We prepare pickled broccoli and cauliflower for the winter in jars
- Useful properties and contraindications of cabbage
The best recipe for cooking broccoli for the winter
Broccoli appeared relatively recently in our country. If you compare it with white cabbage, for example. And of course, they also began to prepare it for the winter. A unique vegetable with its own taste. This kind of cabbage is always in great demand.
For this you need a good recipe. This is what I am sharing with you. It is also suitable for any cauliflower.
List of products that we will need:
- Broccoli (cauliflower) - 300-400 grams
- Water - 1.5 liters
- Carrots - 1-2 pieces
- Garlic - 5-6 cloves
- Granulated sugar - 8 tablespoons
- Table salt - 4 tablespoons
- Bay leaf - 4-5 pieces
- Black pepper - 14-15 pieces
- Vinegar 9% - 1 glass
- Dill greens - 1 bunch
- Sunflower oil - 1 cup
Preparation:
1.First of all, we need to boil the water. We put the fire on and wait for it to boil. In the meantime, we'll get to the broccoli. It needs to be cut into inflorescences. We do this carefully. Before this, of course, you need to wash them. We throw away the rest.
If you think the inflorescence is large, you can cut it in half.
2. Next, cut the peeled carrots. Cut it however you like. You can use it in rings, half rings or slices. We will cut into half rings
You can also try grating it on a Korean grater. It will look very nice.
Then we cut the garlic or put it through a crush. Add garlic and carrots to broccoli.
3. Add dill there. And so you determine the amount of greens to your taste.
4. As soon as the water boils in the pan, add salt, sugar, vinegar, sunflower oil, bay leaf and peppercorns. Cook it all for 5-10 minutes and remove from heat.
While our brine was cooking, we put the chopped vegetables into jars. Press down a little with your hand to make it fit more. And fill them with hot brine right to the edge. Screw the lid on tightly. And put it in a cool dark place for 36 hours. Then the broccoli will cook.
5. Jars of broccoli are ready for winter. It is better to store in a cool place. Serve as a salad. A wonderful decoration both on an ordinary day and on a holiday table.
This makes such a wonderful salad. Full of various summer flowers. I just want to eat it quickly. But we are preparing for the winter, so we need to be a little patient. Just kidding, of course you can eat it right away. Just wait 36 hours for the broccoli to fully marinate.
I also prepare regular cabbage for the winter. I bring to your attention 9 recipes for preparing a delicious vegetable. Read and put into practice.
Marinated broccoli with vegetables
Pickled broccoli
This is an easy and at the same time very tasty recipe.
You will need:
- Broccoli - 1.5 kg;
- Bell pepper - 3 large pieces;
- Onions - 4 pcs.;
- Carrots - 3 pcs.;
- Hot pepper - 1 pc.
For the marinade:
- Vinegar - 1 tsp;
- Salt - 1 tbsp;
- Sugar - 2 tbsp;
- Bay leaf - 3 pcs.;
- Allspice in the form of peas - 5 pcs.;
- Black pepper in the form of peas - 5 pcs.
Preparation:
- Boil water.
- Peel the onion and cut it randomly, carrots into cubes, peppers into strips, cut broccoli into small florets.
- Pre-sterilize the jars and put vegetables in them, pour boiling water over them. After five minutes, drain all the water.
- Prepare the marinade by boiling water with salt, pepper, sugar, vinegar and bay leaf.
- Pour the marinade into jars with vegetables to the top and roll them under the lids. Place the jars upside down under a blanket to brew.
An easy way to freeze broccoli for the winter
Another option for preserving cabbage. This is for those who just want to prepare broccoli for the winter without additives. Very effective without losing the taste of the vegetable.
Step-by-step preparation:
1. First of all, wash the vegetable well. Cut into inflorescences as usual. Then we put a pan of water on the fire and wait for it to boil. Then throw the chopped broccoli into boiling water. And cook for 2 minutes .
2. After which we take out the cabbage. And leave it to drain in a bowl with a mesh. Then place it on a towel to dry thoroughly.
3. Then put it in bags or containers. Who has what? And put it in the freezer.
We divide it into small portions, because... We eat it in combination with other vegetables. That's why the parts are so small.
4. It will now be stored in the freezer until needed for cooking.
Really simple and easy. Minimum time required. But in winter you will always have fresh broccoli. We wanted to make a salad and took out one bag. Mixed with other chopped vegetables. That's all. The side dish for dinner is ready. Healthy and tasty.
On my website you can see an article about sauerkraut. You need to stock up on vitamin C.
Pickled broccoli
You will need:
- Broccoli - 2 heads;
- Salt in each jar - 1 tsp;
- Sugar in each jar - 1 tbsp;
- Apple cider vinegar in each jar - 2 tbsp;
- Basil - to taste;
- Dill umbrellas in each jar - 2 pcs.;
- Hot pepper - 1 pc. for three banks;
- Garlic for each jar - 2 cloves.
These ingredients are for three 650ml jars.
Preparation:
- Wash the broccoli and separate it into florets. Place in a pan of boiling water and remove with a slotted spoon after 1 minute. Place in ice water.
- Distribute garlic and dill, herbs, salt and sugar evenly among clean jars.
- Distribute the broccoli tightly into jars, add vinegar, pour boiling water, cover with lids to tighten.
- Sterilize jars with contents in water up to the hangers for about 15 minutes after boiling.
- Roll up. Shake the jars to completely dissolve the salt. Turn over and wrap until cool.
The second method of freezing at home: preserving the beneficial properties
Let's not stop at the first one. Here's another option for you. An important factor in freezing is the preservation of nutritional and beneficial properties. A distinctive feature from other types of cabbage is that it contains more protein. Plus, there is a huge content of vitamin C. 100 grams contains the daily requirement of this vitamin.
We do it according to the standard. Cut into inflorescence. Do not wash the broccoli itself. Just pour boiling water over it and that’s it.
I recommend not cutting the stem too much. By the way, it contains more useful substances.
Pack in bags or containers. And we send it to the stain. If there is vacuum packaging, that's even better.
Why is this cabbage so useful?
The wealth of nutrients in this vegetable makes it one of the key products in a healthy diet.
- improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
- strengthens natural human immunity;
- has a beneficial effect on the digestive system;
- participates in detoxification processes;
- helps in the fight against excess weight;
- has an antioxidant effect.
In addition, broccoli is a storehouse of vitamins! Such as C, B1, B2, B5, B6, E, K, PP.
Cabbage can be served not only fresh. You can use it to make delicious caviar and an original salad! Pickled broccoli and Korean broccoli will also be to your taste.
And in order to enjoy this product in winter, you can use freezing.
We prepare pickled broccoli and cauliflower for the winter in jars
The recipe provides an excellent opportunity to get a very healthy and beautiful dish. You can pamper your loved ones and friends with it. An excellent decoration for any table.
Ingredients:
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Bay leaf - 4 pieces
- Allspice and black pepper
- Carnation
- Chili pepper - 1 medium pod
- Carrots - 1 piece
- Onion - 1 medium onion
- Garlic - 3 cloves
- Beetroot - 1 medium
For marinade per 1 liter of water:
- Vinegar - 10 grams
- Sugar - 150 grams
- Salt - 40 grams
Preparation:
1. Let's start with cabbage. Divide into inflorescences. You can make both small and large parts. If you don't want to get small.
2. Now let's prepare other products. We will cut the carrots into cubes. Cut the onion into half rings. Beets into thin slices.
3. Divide the garlic into several parts. Literally into 3-4 parts. And about 3 pieces of pepper too.
4. To prevent broccoli from losing its bright color, you need to lower it into boiling water for a few minutes. Then fill with cold ice water.
5. For pickling you need 3 jars. They need to be washed and sterilized well in advance.
We will get completely three different options for combining products. They will be numbered in the picture.
Everything that is stated below does not have to be followed exactly. You can combine vegetables yourself to your liking.
General products first. In each we put garlic, bay leaf, a couple of allspice peas.
And then separately.
- Place cloves in the first jar. We will only have broccoli in it. Next add a little onion for taste.
- Put some carrots in the second one.
- In the third, two pieces of chili pepper. Add beets.
6. We begin to lay out the cabbage. Into the first can of broccoli. Place a small layer and sprinkle with some onions. Fill as much as possible to the edge.
Where we have carrots, we add cauliflower. Same as with the first one. A layer of cabbage, a layer of carrots and again a layer of cabbage.
In the third one we put a layer of cauliflower, then beets. And on top there are also cabbage and beets.
7. The next step is to prepare the marinade. Take a saucepan and pour in a liter of water. Add vinegar, sugar and salt there. Let's set the fire. And turn it off when it boils. Our task is to ensure that all ingredients dissolve.
Next, fill the jars with this marinade. And just cover the top with a lid. We leave it in this state for two days . And the cabbage is ready.
You can then close tightly with sterilized lids. Place in a cool place. This way they will be stored for a long time. Bon appetit!
How to pickle broccoli: the classic way
The simplest way to preserve broccoli is pickling, which perfectly preserves the color and taste of vegetables.
Vinegar is used as a preservative to suppress pathogenic microorganisms. The added spices give the preparations an aroma and a unique taste.
Ingredients and proportions
For pickling according to the classic recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- 400 g broccoli;
- 2 carrots;
- 6 cloves of garlic;
- fresh dill;
- 2 bay leaves;
- 15 black peppercorns;
- 10 tbsp. l. granulated sugar;
- 1 liter of water;
- 4 tbsp. l. salt;
- 200 g sunflower oil;
- 1 tbsp. l. vinegar (9%).
Step-by-step instruction
Cooking technique:
- Divide the head of cabbage into inflorescences, rinse thoroughly and dry (remove damaged fragments).
- Cut carrots into cubes or rings.
- Chop the dill.
- Pass the garlic through a press.
- Prepare jars and lids: rinse and sterilize.
- Mix cabbage, garlic, carrots and herbs in one container, then place them in jars.
- Place sugar, butter, salt and spices in a saucepan with water.
- Boil for 8-10 minutes.
- Finally add acetic acid.
- Pour boiling marinade into jars of vegetables and herbs and tighten.
The cooled pieces are left for 2 days in a dark place at room temperature, and then placed in the refrigerator or taken to the basement for permanent storage.
Useful properties and contraindications of cabbage
The video talks about broccoli in detail. Why it might be useful. But what contraindications exist.
Dear reader, thank you for reading to the end. This means that my efforts in creating this article were not in vain. Together we looked at very important points in preparing broccoli for the winter. We prepared it in jars.
You also learned how to properly freeze this healthy vegetable. This is the second method of canning. Such methods can be easily done at home. At the same time, you will have a tasty dish that can be used as a salad.
If you liked the recipes, tell your family and friends. Please rate and like. Leave your comments. Tell us about the methods you use to prepare broccoli for the winter.
Selecting and preparing broccoli for pickling
The choice of broccoli heads for preservation is carried out taking into account a number of requirements:
- freshness;
- hardness;
- integrity, absence of any signs of damage or decay;
- the presence of a round shape, bright green color, while the tops of the inflorescences may be purple;
- absence of yellowness, as well as gray and brown spots.
It is not recommended to preserve unripe heads of cabbage as they will be too soft and not crispy. The same can be said about overripe vegetables - they are poorly cooked and become tough.
For pickling, vegetables with a minimum number of branches, weighing 500-700 g and 20 cm in diameter are most preferable.
Selected cabbage is poured with warm salted water and soaked for 20 minutes to get rid of insects hiding in the vegetable.
Further preparation for conservation includes several actions:
- washing, removing dirt;
- elimination of damaged fragments;
- division into separate inflorescences;
- drying.
Some recipes call for blanching in hot water for 4 minutes followed by rinsing under cold running water.
Important! Wet heads of broccoli on store shelves indicate that they were immersed in water to simulate lost freshness.
Advice from experienced housewives
When preparing broccoli pickles, you should listen to several recommendations:
- pack the inflorescences as tightly as possible into the jars, since due to the softening of the vegetables during the pickling process, a lot of free space remains;
- Boil the cabbage for 5 minutes in salted water, otherwise it will be harsh;
- After blanching, place the inflorescences in cold water - this will preserve their bright green color;
- For lovers of spicy dishes, increase the amount of vinegar added, especially for recipes with mushrooms.
Properly prepared salted broccoli is crunchy in the teeth, does not become soggy and retains its taste properties, enhanced by spicy components.
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With gooseberries and asparagus
To prepare it you need only 3 main ingredients:
- broccoli cabbage – 0.9 g;
- green beans – 0.9 g;
- gooseberries – 0.3 g;
- bay leaves – 2 pcs.;
- vinegar – 140 g;
- sugar – 50 g;
- salt – 35 g;
- dill sprigs - several pieces.
How to cook:
- Wash vegetables and berries well.
- Divide the broccoli into florets, cut the green beans into strips 5-6 cm long.
- Blanch the vegetables individually in boiling water for about 2-3 minutes, and then leave them to dry.
- Prepare the marinade: pour salt, sugar, bay leaves into a liter of boiling water, and at the very end – vinegar.
- Place the vegetables tightly in jars and cover with gooseberries.
- Add the filling, screw on the lid tightly, and leave in a warm place for several days.
