The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3956 — Very Green Salted Cucumbers
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3956 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
The period formula uses 2½ vedros (10 garnetz) water, 1½ tablespoons alum, 6 glasses salt and two bottles vodka, brought to the boil.
Pour the hot liquid over newly gathered washed cucumbers in a barrel layered with oak, blackcurrant and cherry leaves and dill.
Then continue as for salted cucumbers in recipe No. 3953.
Historical editorial note: Alum treatment, heated alcohol-containing brine and sealed fermented barrels are unsafe or unvalidated modern practices.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3956. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.