Spicy Ketchup Pickled Cucumbers for Winter

Name: Spicy Ketchup Pickled Cucumbers for Winter
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 2 kg Cucumber

An incredibly simple and easy preservation recipe! A quick and effortless way to make lightly salted cucumbers in spicy tomato sauce without greens or garlic for winter. These cucumbers will surprise you with their wonderful taste and are sure to please everyone!

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Updated : 04 November, 2025

Easy

More than 1 hour.

Ingredients

2 kilograms

Cucumber

1.2 liter

Water

150 grams

Ketchup

150 grams

Sugar

2 tablespoon

Salt

150 milliliters

Vinegar 5%

Table

Table of volume measurements:

teaspoon - 5 ml
dessert spoon - 10 ml
tablespoon - 20 ml
glass - 200 ml

Preparation

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Step 1

Prepare all necessary ingredients and spices for the crispy pickled cucumbers in spicy tomato ketchup for the upcoming winter.

Step 2

Take a large bowl and place 2 kg (about 4.4 lbs) of cucumbers inside. Wash them thoroughly, trim the ends, and soak in cold water for 2-3 hours, changing the water once during soaking.

Step 3

Pour 1.2 liters (about 5 cups) of warm boiled water into a pot, then add 2 tablespoons of coarse salt and 150 g (¾ cup) of sugar.

Step 4

Add 150 g (¾ cup) of spicy tomato ketchup to the pot and mix all ingredients well.

Step 5

Fill sterilized jars tightly with the prepared cucumbers.

Step 6

Place the pot with the marinade on the stove, cover, and bring it to a boil over high heat. Then pour in 150 ml (⅔ cup) of 9% vinegar, stir, and boil for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

Pour the hot marinade into the jars filled with cucumbers, filling them to the top.

Step 8

Cover the jars with pre-sterilized lids.

Step 9

Place the jars in a large pot lined with a kitchen towel and filled with hot water. Bring the water to a boil and sterilize the jars for 7-8 minutes over low heat.

Step 10

After sterilization, seal the jars tightly, turn them upside down to check for leaks, then cover with a warm blanket and let cool completely.

Step 11

Store the spicy ketchup cucumbers in a cool, dark place away from heat sources.

Step 12

Cook together, cook simply, cook at home - enjoy the best homemade dishes from everyday ingredients! Bon appétit!