Refrigerated Bread & Butter Pickles
photo by Gagoo
- Ready In:
- 5hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Yields:
-
5 Pints
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 lbs pickling cucumbers, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 lb sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup pickling salt
- 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 1 1⁄4 cups distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seed
- 3⁄4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 6 allspice berries, plus a pinch of ground allspice
- 6 whole cloves, plus a pinch of ground cloves
directions
- Carefully rinse the cucumbers, scrubbing away any dirt that may have stuck to the ribs. Slice off 1/8-inch from the ends and discard. Slice the cucumbers in 1/4-inch thick slices, place in a large bowl.
- Add the sliced onions and pickling salt. Stir in so that the salt is well distributed among the cucumber slices. Cover with a clean tea towel (thin towel, not terry cloth). Cover with a couple of inches of ice.
- Put in the refrigerator and let chill for 4 hours. Discard ice. Rinse the cucumber and onion slices thoroughly, drain. Rinse and drain again.
- Sterilize jars & lids.
- In a 4 qt or 6 qt pot, place the vinegar, sugar, and all of the spices. Bring to a boil.
- First pack a jar to an inch from the rim with the vegetables. Then pour hot vinegar sugar syrup over the vegetables to a half inch from the rim.
- Wipe the rim clean with a paper towel. Place a sterilized lid on the jar. Secure with a metal screw band.
- Store in refrigerator - will keep for about a year.
- **If coriander seed cannot be found, can use 1 teaspoon of ground in its place**.
- ***I generally put 1/2 habanero pepper, diced finely in with each pint for a spicier pickle which we all prefer, however, I didn't include in the ingredients. I put them in the jar before adding vinegar solution, however, it can be added later if you find you want to try a spicy taste, just let the jar sit for a few days before trying to give the habanero a chance to share it's flavor.***.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Gagoo
Belews Creek, North Carolina
Die hard Cleveland Indians fan GO TRIBE - loves spending time with my family, when we have the time, my DH and I love to golf. While I like to cook quick & easy meals for my DH and myself, I also enjoy spending a day or two in the kitchen preparing big family meals like for Thanksgiving.