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Canned Sorrel for Winter
                 

Canned Sorrel for Winter 

Ivan Ivanchuk
  • Icon Easy Level
  • Icon Sorrel
  • Icon 2 servings
  • Icon 5 min
Sorrel

Equipment for Canning Sorrel:

Autoclave "A16 Electro" (Universal)

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Video Recipe: How to Prepare Sorrel for Winter:

Step-by-Step Canning of Sorrel in an Autoclave

Sorrel is a spring gift of nature, whose tanginess we want to preserve as long as possible. The ideal solution is canning sorrel for the winter, as during the cold months our bodies especially need vitamin support, and a jar of sorrel canned in the spring will remain consumable during the winter. The video recipe provides more details on canning sorrel in an autoclave.

To ensure the canned sorrel, rich in vitamins, is not only beneficial but also tasty, we add natural ingredients that enhance the aroma and extend shelf life. These include: lemon—a natural preservative adding pleasant tanginess; sugar and salt to balance the taste of the final product; garlic for piquancy and aroma.

This sorrel recipe for winter in jars is perfect for the autoclave, as the minimal amount of water and natural ingredients ensure long storage even without vinegar.

The versatility of this preparation will pleasantly surprise you! Sorrel is suitable for numerous dishes, such as:

  • Green borscht—a classic that can now always be at hand;
  • Sorrel sauce for meat or fish—unusual, but aromatic and refreshing;
  • Omelettes or casseroles—add a spoonful of sorrel for a bright taste and pleasant tanginess;

Sorrel in jars - 2 pcs of 0.5 liters each.

Ingredients for Marinated Radish

  • Sorrel1kg
  • Lemon1 pc
  • Sugar30g
  • Salt30g
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Water140g

Step 1

Finely chop 1 kg of sorrel.
Finely chopping sorrel

Step 2

Distribute the chopped sorrel into 2 jars of 0.5 liters, pressing tightly.
Filling jars with sorrel

Step 3

Peel the zest from half a lemon, first rolling the lemon on a board to soften it. You can peel the zest with a vegetable peeler or grate it.
Cutting a lemon

Step 4

Place the zest on top of the jar so that it can be easily removed after canning.
Adding lemon zest

Step 5

Add 30 grams each of salt and sugar.
Adding salt and sugar

Step 6

Add 2 cloves of garlic to each jar.
Adding garlic to the jars

Step 7

Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon and pour it into the jars through a sieve to avoid seeds.
Squeezing lemon juice

Step 8

Add 70 grams of water to each jar.
Adding water

Step 9

Seal with twist-off lids and sterilize in the autoclave:
  • If the thermometer is located in the upper part of the vessel — 5 minutes at 80 degrees.
  • If the thermometer is located in the lower part of the vessel — 5 minutes at 90 degrees.
Place into the autoclave

Step 10

Taste the delicious sorrel preserve and use it in your favorite dishes.
Tasting the delicious sorrel preserve

Why use an autoclave for preserving greens?

To prepare sorrel in an autoclave, simply set the temperature to 80°C for 5 minutes. This gentle mode allows you to:

  • Preserve vitamins and microelements to the maximum (especially vitamin C, which degrades quickly at high temperatures).
  • Maintain the rich green color of the sorrel.
  • Get a hermetically sealed, sterile, and safe preserve.
  • Save significant time — preserving is several times faster than traditional methods.

Preserving sorrel in an autoclave is a modern way to lock spring flavors in a jar. Thanks to the proper processing mode, the greens retain their full benefits and taste, and the jars stay safe and high-quality for years. How do you preserve sorrel for winter? Share your tips and serving ideas in the comments — we’re curious to know!

Recipe author

Ivan Ivanchuk

Chef, MasterChef participant, and YouTube host. Or a culinary magician who enchants Chernivtsi and all of Ukraine with his gourmet dishes and charisma. Blending cozy restaurants, signature menus, and a vibrant personality, he creates not just recipes, but a true firework of taste and emotion.