The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3995 — Mixed Pickles, Another Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3995 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare the young vegetables listed in recipe No. 3994 in the same way.
For the initial cooking, use vinegar instead of water, with the same proportions of salt, saltpetre and alum.
After several days drain that vinegar and replace it with fresh vinegar boiled with spices.
Pack into jars and cover with the same freshly prepared vinegar.
Historical editorial note: The historic additives and unverified acidity are not suitable modern home-pickling guidance.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3995. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.