Best 5 Alton Browns Bread And Butter Pickles Recipes

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When the pickling bug bites, it can be hard to know where to start. With so many different recipes and techniques out there, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. If you're looking for a classic bread and butter pickle recipe that's sure to please everyone, look no further than Alton Brown's recipe. With its perfect balance of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors, this pickle is the perfect accompaniment to any meal.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

AB'S B AND B'S



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Provided by Alton Brown

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 onion, thinly sliced
2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
Pinch kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon pickling spice

Steps:

  • Combine onion and cucumber slices in a clean spring-top jar.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a non-reactive saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 4 full minutes to wake up the flavors of the spices.
  • Slowly pour the hot pickling liquid over the onion and cucumber slice, completely filling the jar. Allow the pickles to cool to room temperature before topping off with any remaining pickling liquid. Refrigerate.
  • Refrigerate the pickles for a week to ripen. They will keep for about 2 months in the refrigerator.

DILL PICKLES



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Make your own dill pickles at home with Alton Brown's easy recipe from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Time P10DT15m

Yield 3 pounds pickles

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 1/2 ounces pickling salt, approximately 1/2 cup
1 gallon filtered water
3 pounds pickling cucumbers, 4 to 6-inches long
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dill seed
1 large bunch dill

Steps:

  • Combine the salt and water in a pitcher and stir until the salt has dissolved.
  • Rinse the cucumbers thoroughly and snip off the blossom end stem. Set aside.
  • Place the peppercorns, pepper flakes, garlic, dill seed and fresh dill into a 1-gallon crock. Add the cucumbers to the crock on top of the aromatics. Pour the brine mixture over the cucumbers in order to completely cover. Pour the remaining water into a 1-gallon ziptop plastic bag and seal. Place the bag on top of the pickles making sure that all of them are completely submerged in the brine. Set in a cool, dry place.
  • Check the crock after 3 days. Fermentation has begun if you see bubbles rising to the top of the crock. After this, check the crock daily and skim off any scum that forms. If scum forms on the plastic bag, rinse it off and return to the top of the crock.
  • The fermentation is complete when the pickles taste sour and the bubbles have stopped rising; this should take approximately 6 to 7 days. Once this happens, cover the crock loosely and place in the refrigerator for 3 days, skimming daily or as needed. Store for up to 2 months in the refrigerator, skimming as needed. If the pickles should become soft or begin to take on an off odor, this is a sign of spoilage and they should be discarded.

BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES II



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These are the best bread and butter pickles I have ever had!! And I have been looking for a long time. I guarantee you'll love them! This recipe makes a lot, so get ready to crunch. Enjoy!

Provided by David

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time 4h30m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 11

25 cucumbers, thinly sliced
6 onions, thinly sliced
2 green bell peppers, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup salt
3 cups cider vinegar
5 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons mustard seed
1 ½ teaspoons celery seed
½ teaspoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon ground turmeric

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, garlic and salt. Allow to stand approximately 3 hours.
  • In a large saucepan, mix the cider vinegar, white sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, whole cloves and turmeric. Bring to a boil.
  • Drain any liquid from the cucumber mixture. Stir the cucumber mixture into the boiling vinegar mixture. Remove from heat shortly before the combined mixtures return to boil.
  • Transfer to sterile containers. Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 937.7 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

ALTON BROWN'S BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES



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very good tasting b and b's very simple to make always a good recipe to have around during cucumber harvest time i double or triple this recipe every time

Provided by bmiene

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 onion, thinly sliced
2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 pinch kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon pickling spices

Steps:

  • combine onion cucumber slices in a clean ait tight jar or container.
  • combine the remaining ingredients in a non reactive sauce pan and bring to a boil simmer for 4 minutes to wake up the flavors of the spices.
  • slowly pour the hot pickling liquid over the onions and cucumber slices completely filling the jar
  • allow the pickles to cool to room temperature beforetopping off with any remaining pickling liquid the refridgerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 46, Carbohydrate 82.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 78.2, Protein 1.3

HOMEMADE BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 pickling cucumbers (about 4 inches long)
4 slices fresh horseradish, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 sprigs fresh dill weed
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar
3 cups water
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons pickling spice
2 teaspoons turmeric
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash cucumbers, slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds, and place in a heated, sterilized mason jar with horseradish and fresh dill weed.
  • Set a large pot over medium heat and add vinegar, sugar, water, garlic and pickling spices. Bring the brine to a boil then pour over cucumbers and horseradish in still-hot mason jar and seal lid. Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating. You can serve once chilled, but for best flavor serve after the pickles have been left overnight.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, fresh cucumbers.
  • To make sure the pickles are evenly pickled, use a mandoline to slice the cucumbers.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can also use a sharp knife to slice the cucumbers. Just be sure to slice them as thinly as possible.
  • The pickling liquid should completely cover the cucumbers. If it doesn't, add more vinegar or water.
  • Let the pickles cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld.
  • Store the pickles in a cool, dark place. They will keep for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Alton Brown's bread and butter pickles are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. They are perfect for summer gatherings or picnics. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of pickles that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a tasty and refreshing treat, give these pickles a try. You won't be disappointed!

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