The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3863 — Pickled Redcurrants
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3863 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Choose fine sprigs of redcurrants and tie into small bunches convenient for serving.
For 1 bottle good vinegar take 1 bottle water and add 2 glasses sugar per bottle of the resulting mixture.
Bring to the boil five or six times, cool and pour over the berries.
Historical editorial note: The diluted vinegar provides no validated safe pickling acidity.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3863. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.