Bread and Butter Pickles

Submitted by Lavender Lynn

"This recipe is from Kerr Canning Book."

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 7 jars

ingredients

• 25 -30 medium cucumbers, sliced thin
• 8 large onions, chopped
• 2 large green peppers, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup salt
• 5 cups apple cider vinegar
• 5 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 2 teaspoons turmeric

directions

1. Combine cucumbers with salt in very large bowl.
2. Let stand 3 hours.
3. Drain.
4. Combine vinegar, sugar, and spices in large kettle.
5. Bring to a boil, but do not boil.
6. Add cucumbers to eat, but do not boil.
7. Pack loosely in canning jars while hot.
8. Fill jars with liquid.
9. Process for time recommended by current canning procedures.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

When I made this recipe I cut it in half & then didn't actually go through with the canning process! Instead, I had 3 quarts (& a small amount more) & kept one of them, while giving the other 2 to friends of mine who also enjoy these kinds of pickles! What I had I took to a park-wide potluck & there was nothing left when we came home! Another time I'll definitely make the full batch & do the canning, 'cause the resulting pickles are ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! Reminded me of my mom & grandma! Thanks, much for posting the recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my group mates in the Aus/NZ Recipe Swap #31]