Crosscut (Bread And Butter)(Usda Bulletin) Recipe

Name: Crosscut (Bread And Butter)(Usda Bulletin)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lb. medium cucumbers (4 qt.) (8 pt.); 12 to 15 small onions, sliced; 2 qt. crushed ice; 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric; 2 Tbsp. mustard seed; 2 large garlic cloves; 1/3 c. salt; 4 1/2 c. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. celery seed; 3 c. white vinegar

Servings: persons

6 lb. medium cucumbers (4 qt.) (8 pt.)
12 to 15 small onions, sliced
2 qt. crushed ice
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
2 Tbsp. mustard seed
2 large garlic cloves
1/3 c. salt
4 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
3 c. white vinegar

1
Wash cucumbers and drain.
2
Slice unpeeled into 1/8 to 1/4-inch slices and discard ends.
3
Add onions and garlic.
4
Add salt and mix well.
5
Cover with crushed ice and let stand 3 hours.
6
Drain well and remove the garlic.
7
Combine sugar, spices and vinegar and heat just to boiling.
8
Add drained cucumbers and onion slices and heat 5 minutes.
9
Pack hot pickles loosely into clean, hot pint jars to 1/2 inch of top.
10
Adjust lids.
11
Process in boiling water for 5 minutes. (Start to count processing time as soon as water in canner returns to boiling.)
12
Remove jars and complete seals if necessary.
13
Set jars upright to cool.
14
Sugar may be reduced to 4 cups if a less sweet pickle is desired.
15
USDA recommends that all pickles be processed in water bath cooker for 5 to 10 minutes.

1392

kcal

Calories

342

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: 6 lb. medium cucumbers (4 qt.) (8 pt.), 12 to 15 small onions, sliced, 2 qt. crushed ice, 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric, and more.

Yes, Crosscut (Bread And Butter)(Usda Bulletin) 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.

Crosscut (Bread And Butter)(Usda Bulletin)

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