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Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles

There’s a nostalgic charm in making your own pickles, reminiscent of old-fashioned kitchen gardens and pantries stocked with jars of home-preserved fruits and vegetables. Bread and butter pickles, with their delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, are a classic example of this time-honored tradition. This recipe offers a quick and easy way to create these delicious pickles right in your own kitchen, using simple ingredients and requiring minimal effort. Perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, these pickles bring a homemade touch to any meal.

Ingredients

  • 5½ cups (680 g) pickling cucumbers, sliced ¼-inch thick, about 1½ pounds

  • 1½ tablespoons kosher salt

  • 1 cup thinly sliced sweet onion

  • 1 cup (198 g) granulated sugar

  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar

  • ½ cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar

  • ¼ cup (53 g) light brown sugar

  • 1½ teaspoons mustard seeds

  • ½ teaspoon celery seeds

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric

Instructions

  1. In a large, shallow bowl, combine cucumbers and salt. Cover and chill for 1½ hours.

  2. Transfer cucumbers to a colander, rinse thoroughly under cold water, and drain well. Return cucumbers to the bowl and add the sliced onion.

  3. In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and ground turmeric. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  4. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the cucumber and onion mixture. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

  5. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Yield: 4 cups of pickles
Calories per Serving: 307 kcal

Notes

These quick and easy refrigerator bread and butter pickles will surely become a staple in your home, bringing a touch of homemade tradition to your modern kitchen.

  • Author: niold.com