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
Ingredients: 1 cup kosher salt; 1 1/2 gallons water; 5 1/2 pounds Kirby cucumbers, sliced crosswise on a mandoline 1/8 inch thick; 5 cups cider vinegar; 5 cups sugar; 1 1/4 pounds onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon celery seeds; 1 tablespoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup kosher salt
1 1/2 gallons water
5 1/2 pounds Kirby cucumbers, sliced crosswise on a mandoline 1/8 inch thick
5 cups cider vinegar
5 cups sugar
1 1/4 pounds onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
1 tablespoon celery seeds
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper

1
In a very large bowl or pot, dissolve the salt in the water.
2
Add the cucumbers, cover and soak overnight in the refrigerator.
3
In a large, heavy pot, combine the vinegar and sugar and cook until the sugar dissolves.
4
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
5
Drain the cucumbers and add them to the pot.
6
Stir gently and bring to a boil, then turn off the heat.
7
Ladle the hot cucumbers and their liquid into 6 hot 1-pint glass canning jars, leaving a 1/2 inch of space at the top.
8
Close with the lids and rings.
9
To process, boil the jars for 10 minutes.
10
Cool the pickles to room temperature and serve immediately or store them in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
11
Refrigerate after opening.

1196

kcal

Calories

291

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cup kosher salt, 1 1/2 gallons water, 5 1/2 pounds Kirby cucumbers, sliced crosswise on a mandoline 1/8 inch thick, 5 cups cider vinegar, 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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