Angled Loofah Bread-and-Butter Pickles Recipe

Name: Angled Loofah Bread-and-Butter Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 angled loofah (1/2 lb); 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 cups ice cubes; 1 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 medium sweet onion (1/2 lb), thinly sliced crosswise and separated into rings

Servings: persons

1
Scrub loofah and peel only the ridges, then cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
2
Toss loofah with kosher salt in a bowl, then cover with ice and let stand 2 hours.
3
Drain and remove any unmelted ice.
4
Bring vinegar, water, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric to a boil in a 1-quart nonreactive saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
5
Add loofah and onion, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
6
Transfer pickles with liquid to a 1-quart heatproof glass or ceramic bowl and cool to room temperature.
7
Chill, covered, at least 2 days (for flavors to develop) and up to 1 month.

166

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 angled loofah (1/2 lb), 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 cups ice cubes, 1 cup cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Angled Loofah Bread-and-Butter Pickles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Angled Loofah Bread-and-Butter Pickles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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