Danish Syltede Asier

https://www.syltedronningen.dk/opskrift/syltede-asier

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Asie / Pickling Cucumber about 2 kg
• Salt
• 1 liter stock vinegar
• 500 g sugar (or less)
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds (or 2 dill sprigs)
• 1 teaspoon pink pepper
• 3-4 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
• 1 hot chili, split in half lengthwise

DIRECTIONS

1. Peel the cucumbers, split lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and discard
   them.

2. Cut into slices of approximately 1cm.

3. Place in a bowl and salt generously.

4. Soak overnight, or one morning if you can't wait.

5. Rinse off the salt, let the cucumbers dry for 5-10 minutes.

6. Boil a brine of vinegar, sugar and spices in a 2-3 liter pot.

7. Season the sauce.

8. Place the dried asiatic herbs in a scalded preserving jar.

9. Pour the boiling brine over the jars until they are covered and close the jar immediately.

10. Let the Asians steep for a few weeks before using.