Pickled green peas are a tasty and healthy product that perfectly complements the diet in winter. Its preparation is not difficult, since this preservation does not require sterilization. In order to make the dish the most delicious, you need to pay attention not only to the cooking rules, but also to additional tips.
Pea properties
Pea has both beneficial properties and may be contraindicated for use, so it should be treated with caution.
Did you know? Peas, like other legumes, have protein and amino acids in their composition, which can compensate for the lack of protein in vegetarians and vegans.
Benefit
It has long been known that sprouted grain has a positive effect on the body. However, not everyone knows exactly what the benefits are.
This product is very useful for human health due to its presence in micro and macro elements:
- vitamins A, C and group B;
- gland;
- fluorine;
- isoleucine;
- lysine;
- methionine;
- threonine;
- potassium;
- leucine;
- tryptophan;
- pyridoxine;
- citric acid;
- antioxidants.
- Allocate a whole list of its positive properties, among which:
- antiseptic effect;
- a positive effect on the circulatory system;
- removal of kidney stones;
- getting rid of excess cholesterol;
- prevention of oncological pathologies;
- normalization of the functions of the nervous system;
- removal of worms;
- treatment of skin diseases when used as a cosmetic;
- the presence of amino acids, which allows to some extent replace meat.
Did you know? Peas were used for medicinal purposes in ancient Greece. Ancient doctors advised it to be used for anemia, cardiovascular pathologies and thyroid diseases.
Contraindications
- There are several contraindications in which peas can not be eaten. These include:
- gout;
- frequent bloating;
- cholecystitis;
- lactation;
- acute jade.
One way or another, for various diseases, it is better to consult a doctor before use.
How to marinate peas for the winter at home without sterilization
To make pickled peas, you can use the following simple recipe. You only need to sterilize jars with lids prior to cooking; this procedure does not need to be carried out with the finished product.
Essential Ingredients
For 1 can of 0.5 l you will need:
- green peas - 300 g;
- water - 0.5 l;
- salt - 25 g;
- sugar - 25 g;
- citric acid - 0.5 tsp
Step-by-step instruction
To prepare peas, follow these steps:
- Thoroughly wash the peeled fruits under water from the tap.
- Pour water into a cooking container (e.g. pan) and add sugar and salt.
- Place the marinade on the stove and boil it to dissolve the salt and sugar.
- Now pickle the product. Pour the peas into the pan so that the marinade completely covers it. Shake the container without stirring the contents. Cover the pan and wait for the contents to boil.
- After boiling the marinade, reduce the intensity of the fire to medium and cook almost until the peas are ready (15–20 minutes), constantly shaking the container.
- Check the readiness of the peas for taste. If the seed is soft, but does not fall apart, the fire can be turned off.
Important! When cooking peas in a marinade, remove bursted grains in a timely manner.
- At the end of cooking, introduce citric acid and mix by shaking the pan.
- Pour peas without marinade into pre-sterilized jars, leaving 1.5 cm free to the top.
- Pour the peas with boiling marinade.
- Roll up jars with pre-sterilized lids.
- Cool preservation upside down with a blanket.
Video: pickling green peas without sterilization
Additional tips
For successful preservation, you can use some secrets:
- fruits must first be sorted out and discarded unsuitable ones;
- pea grains before cooking can be soaked overnight, in which case the cooking process will be shorter;
- it is better to store a product prepared according to such a recipe in the refrigerator.
Green peas marinated for the winter without sterilization are easy to cook at home. When you follow all the steps of the step-by-step instructions, you will get a delicious dish that you can treat yourself to in the winter season.
