Bread and butter pickles are a unique, sweet pickle originating in the southern United States. They are made from cucumbers that are sliced and then soaked in a pickling solution, which typically includes sugar, vinegar, and spices. The cucumbers are then cooked until they are tender and translucent, and they can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a condiment. If you're looking for a delicious and easy recipe to make your own bread and butter pickles, you've come to the right place. We've gathered some of the best recipes from around the web, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste. Whether you like your pickles sweet, tangy, or spicy, we've got a recipe that will satisfy your craving. So, let's get started and make some mouthwatering bread and butter pickles!
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BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES II
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
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
BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
My mom always made this crisp bread and butter pickle recipe when we were kids, and she gave me the recipe. They're pleasantly tart and so good. Now I make bread and butter pickles for my own kids all of the time! -Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 7 pints.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large container, combine the cucumbers, onions and salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix well. Let stand for 3 hours. Drain; rinse and drain again., In a Dutch oven, combine the sugar, vinegar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add cucumber mixture; return to a boil. Remove from the heat., Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CLASSIC CRISP BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
Classic 'bread and butter' pickles are perfect with lunches, picnics and barbecues.
Provided by Ball
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ball® Canning & Recipes
Yield 28
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine cucumber and onion slices in a large bowl, layering with salt: cover with ice cubes. Let stand 11/2 hours. Drain; rinse; drain again.
- Combine remaining ingredients except Pickle Crisp in a large saucepot; bring to a boil. Add drained cucumbers and onions and return to a boil.
- Pack hot pickles and liquid into hot jars, 1/2-inch headspace. Add rounded 1/8 tsp Pickle Crisp® Granules to each jar. Remove air bubbles. Adjust two-piece caps.
- Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner, adjusting for altitude.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1980.1 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
SWEET-AND-SPICY BREAD-AND-BUTTER PICKLES
You'll want to put these pickles on every sandwich and burger you make.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To draw out excess liquid and increase crunch, toss cucumbers and onion with salt in a large colander. Add ice, and toss again. Place over a bowl, and refrigerate, tossing occasionally, for 3 hours. Drain. Rinse well, and drain again.
- Bring vinegar, sugar, mustard and celery seeds, peppercorns, turmeric, and red-pepper flakes to a boil in a saucepan. Add cucumbers and onion. Return to a boil (if using squashes, add them, then remove from heat; do not return to a boil).
- Ladle into 3 hot sterilized pint jars, leaving about 1/2 inch below each jar's neck. Wipe rims of jars with a clean, damp cloth; cover tightly with sterilized lids and screw tops. Using tongs or a jar clamp, transfer jars to a rack in a large canning pot or a large, deep pot filled with hot water, being sure to keep jars upright at all times. (Jars should be spaced 1 inch apart, and should not touch sides of pot.) Cover with water by 1 inch. Cover pot, and bring to a boil. Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes. Let cool. Press down on each lid. If lid pops back, it's not sealed; refrigerate unsealed jars immediately, and use within 1 month. Sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
EASY BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
These pickles are so much better tasting then the kind you buy in a jar. Fresh from the stove and chilled in the refrigerator to your table for your summer evening barbeque. Prep time does not include chill time.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 Cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cucumbers, onion, vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, dry mustard, turmeric, crushed red pepper, and celery seeds; heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Boil 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Pour cucumber mixture into a large bowl; cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- Cover and chill overnight before serving.
- You can spoon cooled cucumbers and their liquid into jars with tight-fitting lids and refrigerate up to 4 weeks.
BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
This was my husband's grandmother's recipe. It is so good. Store-bought pickles don't even come close. This is a good recipe for anyone who would like to try pickling, but hasn't done it before. It's quite straight forward, not a lot of ingredients.
Provided by cuisinebymae
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine cucumbers, onions, salt and ice in a large bowl.
- Mix well.
- Put a weight on and allow to stand 3 hours. (For a weight, I use a plate with a gallon bottle of vinegar or water on top of it).
- Rinse and drain thoroughly.
- Combine vinegar, sugar, turmeric, celery seed and mustard seed in a large pot.
- Add drained cucumbers.
- Place pot on medium low heat.
- Bring almost to a boil, but DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.
- Remove from heat.
- Seal in sterilized jars, 10 minutes in a hot water bath.
- Easy way to sterilize jars: Wash them well in hot soapy water.
- Dry them off.
- Put on a cookie sheet, right side up, at 225°F for 15 minutes.
- Turn off oven and leave them in there until you need them.
BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES I
These pickles take two weeks in the refrigerator, but are well worth the wait.
Provided by IRENERUSSELL
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pan, combine the onions, mustard seed, turmeric and celery seed.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil. Pour the boiling mixture into the pan with the onion mixture.
- Add the cucumber slices. Pack into sterile jars. Refrigerate for 2 weeks before eating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3525.6 mg, Sugar 29.7 g
CHEF JOHN'S BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
At the end of summer during the Great Depression the excess cucumber crop was sliced, salted, pickled, and put up in jars for the cold, lean months ahead. I can just imagine what a treat it was to fill a sandwich with these sweet crunchy coins (bread and butter pickles, as they came to be known). I'm sure it was a wonderful break from what must have been a fairly flavorless existence. For longer storage, you can process the pickles in canning jars in a boiling water canner.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 2h20m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine cucumbers, onion, and peppers in a bowl; pour kosher salt over the top and stir to coat completely. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 hours. Rinse cucumber mixture in a colander under cold water until all salt is washed away, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
- Stir vinegar, sugar, water, garlic, mustard seed, celery seed, peppercorns, turmeric, and ground cloves together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook until brine flavors combine, about 2 minutes. Add cucumber mixture to brine; heat until almost boiling, remove from heat, and cool completely. Transfer to jars and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 360.8 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
DEB'S BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
This pickle recipe was handed down to me. I have been making these for at least 20 years from cucumbers my Dad grows in his garden. I give them to friends and family and have trouble keeping up with the orders. The recipe is the star here as these are the best bread and butter pickles I've ever found. These don't need to be refrigerated until you open a jar.
Provided by droseboom
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time P14DT3h30m
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir 2 quarts water and salt in a large pot until salt is dissolved. Submerge cucumbers in the water. Add ice to the water to keep cold. Let cucumbers soak for 2 hours.
- Drain salt water from pot. Rinse and drain cucumber slices twice.
- Stir sugar, 4 cups water, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, mustard seed, and celery seed together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; add cucumber slices. Simmer until the cucumbers are completely hot, but do not bring to a boil, about 10 minutes.
- Sterilize canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the cucumbers into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
- Let cucumbers pickle 2 weeks before eating, shaking each jar once daily.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 5.5 mg, Sugar 26 g
SUMMER SQUASH BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
Categories Condiment/Spread Onion Zucchini Summer Yellow Squash Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 (1-pint) jars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Toss together yellow squash, zucchini, and onions with 1/4 cup canning salt and crushed ice in a large bowl. Press a plate directly onto vegetables and place a 5-pound weight on top (a bag of sugar in a sealed plastic bag works well). Let stand at room temperature 4 hours.
- Sterilize jars and lids .
- Bring vinegar, syrup, water, mustard seeds, allspice, celery seeds, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons canning salt to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
- Cut a lengthwise slit in each chile (don't cut all the way through), then add chiles to pickling liquid and continue to simmer 1 minute.
- Drain jars upside down on a clean kitchen towel 1 minute, then invert.
- Drain vegetables in a colander set over a bowl to catch liquid, then pack into jars, tucking a chile pepper into side of each jar. Fill jars with pickling liquid, leaving 1/4 inch of space at top, then run a thin knife between vegetables and jar to eliminate air bubbles.
- Seal, process, and store filled jars , boiling pickles in jars 20 minutes.
- Let pickles stand in jars at least 1 week for flavors to develop.
QUICK BREAD-AND-BUTTER PICKLES
Make your own sweet pickled Kirby cucumbers in no time.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring the sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, allspice, turmeric, garlic, onion, 3 teaspoons salt and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Place the cucumbers in medium bowl. Pour the hot spice mixture over the cucumbers, then stir in the vinegar. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Serve, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
MICROWAVE BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
Want tasty pickles fast? Try this easy microwave method!
Provided by Linda
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, mix cucumber, salt, onion, mustard seeds, white sugar, distilled white vinegar, celery seed and turmeric.
- Microwave on high 7 to 8 minutes, stirring twice, until cucumbers are tender and onion is translucent.
- Transfer to sterile containers. Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 97.4 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
MICROWAVE BREAD-AND-BUTTER PICKLES
Like a bread and butter pickle and really super easy. You can even play with the proportions a bit. I like to increase the vinegar, salt and spices a bit but you could make it sweeter too. Be prepared to make this one over and over if you have any pickle lovers in the house.
Provided by Lisa S.
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 1h15m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir sugar and vinegar in a large microwave-safe bowl until sugar has dissolved; mix in salt, mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric. Stir cucumbers and onion into the pickling mixture.
- Microwave on high, stirring twice, until cucumber slices are tender and onion is translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 72.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
GRAM MILLER'S BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
My great grandma's bread and butter pickle recipe. This is a canning recipe, so you'll have some for the whole winter!
Provided by madmoose123
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 2h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix cucumbers and onions together in a bowl. Stir in salt and let sit for 2 hours.
- Stir vinegar, water, sugar, celery seed, mustard seed, ginger, and turmeric together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; add cucumber mixture and continue to boil until cucumbers and onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the hot cucumber mixture into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool dark area.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
GRAMMIE BEA'S CRISPY BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
These pickles are the best, crispiest bread and butter pickles you will ever taste... They are so yummy! Great addition to add on the side of any sandwich plate, great with beans and hot dogs, chili, burgers and potato salad etc. If you love pickles, this is one you should definitely try!
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 1 batch pickles
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash cucumbers and pepper.
- Cut cucumbers and onions in slices 1/4-1/2" thick.
- Cut pepper into thin strips and then cut into thirds.
- Soak all overnight in salted water.
- When ready to make pickles:.
- Put 1 quart vinegar in a large pan or kettle.
- Add cloves, black pepper, celery seed, mustard seed, turmeric powder, and sugar.
- Drain the liquid out of cukes, pepper and onions. Add them into the vinegar mixture in the kettle.
- Bring to a good scald, almost a boil.
- Next, sterilize jars in boiling water in a large canning pan, or whatever you are using.
- Add the pickle mixture to the jars, and seal while hot.
- Make sure seals are down.
- Note: Preparation time does not include soaking the cucumbers and onions overnight, or sterilizing the jars.
FRIED BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES WITH BUTTERMILK CHIVE DRESSING
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 5h45m
Yield 6 to 8 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place the vegetable oil in an 8-quart stainless steel soup pot and place on medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F. Place the flour in a medium mixing bowl and, with a slotted spoon, add the Bread and Butter Pickles to the flour. Coat the pickles with the flour, making sure they are individually coated, as the pickles tend to stick together. This is easy to achieve if done in 2 or 3 small batches. Add the pickles to the hot oil and fry, turning once, until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Drain into a paper-towel-lined mixing bowl to absorb any excess grease. Season with kosher salt. Serve on a small plate with a ramekin of Buttermilk Chive Dressing.
- Slice the cucumbers 1/4-inch thick by hand or on a mandoline into large mixing bowl. Toss the cucumbers with the pickling salt and cover with a thin layer of ice. Set aside for 4 hours. Drain, rinse and drain the cucumbers again. Toss the drained cucumbers with the mustard seed and crushed red pepper. Transfer to a storage container, leaving enough room for the brine. Make the brine by combining the vinegar, 4 cups water, the sugar and turmeric in a nonreactive saucepot. Brine to a boil and pour over the cucumbers. Let cool to room temperature before storing in a refrigerator for 3 weeks before using.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the sour cream, buttermilk and apple cider vinegar and whisk until the ingredients are incorporated. Add the chives, dill, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste and stir once more. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. For best results, do a day or two ahead of time before using.
BREAD-AND-BUTTER PICKLES
Provided by Kevin West
Categories Vegetable Appetizer Side Fourth of July Picnic Vegetarian Backyard BBQ Cucumber Summer Vegan Coriander Chile Pepper Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss together cucumbers, onions, and salt in a large bowl. Add 3 cups ice; set aside for 2 hours. Drain; rinse well and drain again.
- Combine vinegar and the remaining ingredients with 1 cup water in a large pot; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cucumbers and onions; return to a boil.
- Ladle hot vegetables and pickling liquid into 2 clean, hot 1-quart jars, dividing equally. Press vegetables to completely submerge in liquid, leaving 1/2" space on top. Wipe rims, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
BREAD AND BUTTER SQUASH PICKLES (REGULAR AND SUGAR-FREE)
Last year we wound up with a bumper crop of yellow squash. Trying to be creative in how we put it up, I experimented with a regular cucumber pickle recipe and came up with these. Turns out, we liked them better than cucumber pickles! They're crisp and tasty on sandwiches, or on the side with a bowl of soup beans. Or, you can...
Provided by Lisa Crum
Categories Other Sauces
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Do not peel squash. Slice squash, onions, and green pepper in thin strips. Add 1/4 cup salt, cover with cold water. Let stand for one hour, use ice to keep cool or refrigerate.
- 2. Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed and turmeric. Boil ingredients for three minutes, stirring occasionally, then add drained squash mixture. Simmer for three more minutes. Bring to a boil. Pack in hot canning jars and fill to 1/2 inch of top of jar with juice. Makes about 4 or 5 pints, double if you want more.
- 3. PROCESS JARS IN BOILING WATER BATH 10 MINUTES.
- 4. Notes: To a double batch I used for spices: 3 T. mustard seed 2 T. pickling spice 1 T. celery seed And a total of 7 cups splenda to 4.5 cups vinegar
DEEP FRIED PICKLES (BREAD AND BUTTER) WITH HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING
Make and share this Deep Fried Pickles (Bread and Butter) With Honey Mustard Dipping recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SweetSueAl
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- FOR THE SAUCE.
- In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, mustard, mayo, and honey until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use).
- FOR PICKLES.
- In a heavy pot, heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 360 degrees.
- Put the flour in one bowl, the beaten eggs in a second bowl, and the cornmeal in a third bowl. Season the flour and cornmeal with salt and pepper.
- Dip the pickles first in the flour, shaking off excess; dip into beaten egg, then dredge in the cornmeal to coat. Lay on a baking sheet.
- When all the pickles are coaed, fry them in batches in the hot oil about 30 seconds or until brown.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer fried pickles to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve pickles hot with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 490.9, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 4.3
WATERMELON RIND BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
Not as sweet as common watermelon pickles, and fantastic on turkey sandwiches (and don't forget to use the onions!). You can use cucumbers instead, but I prefer the firm texture of watermelon rind. (For crispness, I soak the cubes in a little alum and water, which is not recommended any longer.) If you leave the cubes big -- or even cut the rind into spears -- they're delicious straight from the jar and on relish trays.
Provided by fluffernutter
Categories Melons
Time 2h10m
Yield 8-10 pints
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To prepare the melon, use a spoon to scrape away all the pink.
- Cut away the rind with a knife (this is fastest if you cut the melon into 3-inch squares).
- Cut rind into strips, cubes, or chunks.
- Layer the MELON and onion with salt in a large bowl; cover with ice cubes.
- Let stand 1 1/2 hours.
- Drain and rinse.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a large pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the MELON and onions and return to a boil.
- Pack hot PICKLES into hot, sterile jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space.
- Fit with lids.
- Process in boiling water for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.3, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7084.2, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 55.2, Protein 1.9
Tips:
- Choose Fresh Cucumbers: Select firm, deep green cucumbers without blemishes or bruises. English or pickling cucumbers are ideal for bread and butter pickles.
- Use a Quality Vinegar: Opt for a good quality white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Avoid using distilled vinegar as it lacks flavor and acidity.
- Pack the Jars Properly: Ensure the cucumber slices and other vegetables are tightly packed into the jars, leaving minimal headspace. This prevents the pickles from floating and ensures they are evenly submerged in the pickling liquid.
- Follow the Processing Time: Adhere to the processing time specified in the recipe. This step is crucial for ensuring the safety and quality of your pickles. Longer processing times will result in softer pickles, while shorter times will yield crisper pickles.
- Allow the Pickles to Age: Let the pickles rest and age in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks before enjoying. This aging process allows the flavors to develop and mellow, resulting in more flavorful pickles.
Conclusion:
Creating homemade bread and butter pickles is a rewarding and satisfying endeavor. With careful attention to detail, patience, and following the tips and recipes provided in this article, you can enjoy delicious, crunchy, and flavorful pickles that will elevate your meals and impress your loved ones. So, gather your ingredients, sterilize your jars, and embark on the delightful journey of pickling cucumbers, adding a tangy and sweet addition to your culinary repertoire. Happy pickling!
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