Bread And Butter Pickles Recipe

Name: Bread And Butter Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 7 lb. cucumbers, sliced thinly; 2 c. pickling lime; 12 medium onions, sliced and ringed; 5 large bell peppers, sliced (if desired); 2 qt. white distilled vinegar; 3 1/2 lb. sugar; 1 Tbsp. plain salt; 3 Tbsp. celery seed; 1 Tbsp. ground turmeric; 3 Tbsp. mustard seed

Servings: persons

7 lb. cucumbers, sliced thinly
2 c. pickling lime
12 medium onions, sliced and ringed
5 large bell peppers, sliced (if desired)
2 qt. white distilled vinegar
3 1/2 lb. sugar
1 Tbsp. plain salt
3 Tbsp. celery seed
1 Tbsp. ground turmeric
3 Tbsp. mustard seed

1
Mix pickling lime in 2 gallons of water; pour over cukes and soak 24 hours.
2
Rinse thoroughly.
3
Cover cukes, onions and pepper with ice water; let stand 3 hours.
4
Drain well.
5
Cover with vinegar, sugar, salt, celery seed, turmeric and mustard seed.
6
Let stand overnight.
7
Bring to a boil and let boil for 20 minutes. Pack in jars and seal.
8
Yields about 10 pints.

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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: 7 lb. cucumbers, sliced thinly, 2 c. pickling lime, 12 medium onions, sliced and ringed, 5 large bell peppers, sliced (if desired), and more.

Yes, 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.

Bread And Butter Pickles

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