Arabella Lombardi Bread and butter pickles are a classic summertime treat, and they’re surprisingly easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and refreshing pickle that will be the perfect addition to your next picnic or barbecue. This bread and butter pickles recipe is a great way to use up extra cucumbers from your garden, and it’s also a fun and easy project to do with kids.
Bread and butter pickles are made with cucumbers, onions, sugar, vinegar, and spices. The cucumbers are sliced and then soaked in a brine solution for several hours. This helps to draw out the water from the cucumbers and makes them more crisp. The cucumbers are then drained and cooked in a mixture of sugar, vinegar, and spices. The pickles are cooked until they are heated through and the sugar has dissolved. The pickles are then canned and sealed in jars. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Ingredients
- 12 Kirby cucumbers, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon mustard seed
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
- Place the cucumbers and onions in a large bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Allow the cucumbers and onions to rest for 1 hour.
- Drain the cucumbers and onions and rinse with cold water. Pat the cucumbers and onions dry with a clean towel.
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed, and turmeric. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add the cucumbers and onions to the saucepan and stir to coat. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the cucumbers are heated through.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and ladle the pickles into clean jars. Seal the jars and allow them to cool to room temperature.
The pickles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Tips
- For the best results, use fresh, firm cucumbers.
- If you don’t have Kirby cucumbers, you can use another variety of cucumber. Just be sure to slice the cucumbers thinly so that they will cook evenly.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to taste. If you like your pickles sweeter, add more sugar. If you like them less sweet, reduce the amount of sugar.
- You can also add other spices to the recipe, such as dill seed, red pepper flakes, or garlic powder.
- Be sure to sterilize the jars before canning the pickles. This will help to prevent the pickles from spoiling.
FAQs
How long do bread and butter pickles last?
Bread and butter pickles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Can I use other types of cucumbers to make bread and butter pickles?
Yes, you can use other types of cucumbers to make bread and butter pickles. Just be sure to slice the cucumbers thinly so that they will cook evenly.
How can I adjust the sweetness of the pickles?
You can adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to taste. If you like your pickles sweeter, add more sugar. If you like them less sweet, reduce the amount of sugar.
What other spices can I add to the recipe?
You can add other spices to the recipe, such as dill seed, red pepper flakes, or garlic powder.
How do I sterilize the jars before canning the pickles?
To sterilize the jars, wash them in hot soapy water and rinse them well. Then, place the jars in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
Bread and butter pickles are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. So next time you’re looking for a tasty and easy snack, give this bread and butter pickles recipe a try.
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