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    Home » Recipes » Sauces & Rubs

    Bread & Butter Pickles

    Published by Rodney on August 17, 2019 - Jump to Recipe - 4 Comments

    My mom has been making this Bread & Butter Pickles recipe for decades. Easy to make but you need to plan ahead as they have to sit overnight.
    Bread & Butter Pickles

    My mom has been making this Bread & Butter Pickles recipe for decades. It wasn't recently that I took a serious interest in pickling and canning.

    celery seed

    I obviously have to try all of my mom's old family recipes so it was just a matter of time before I made this recipe.

    Bread & Butter Pickles

    I never understood why these were called Bread & Butter Pickles when there is no bread or butter involved. Well this article on the Origins of Bread & Butter Pickles kind of explains it.

    Bread & Butter Pickles

    There is not too much involved in making these pickles. They do need to sit overnight so don't expect instant pickles. You need to plan ahead with this recipe.

    Bread & Butter Pickles

    When it does come time to cook them the next day, you will probably think to yourself that there is not enough liquid in the pot. The 1 ¼ cups of vinegar and water is more than enough.

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    Ground Turmeric

    The cucumbers spent the night absorbing some of the water from the ice cubes which helps during the cooking process. You will want to cook them for at least 10 minutes but it can take longer. You will be able to tell when all the cucumbers have turned that beautiful green color.

    Pickling Spices

    If you overcook them they will become soggy. You want your pickles to have a little crunch to them. Make sure you taste one to ensure the correct consistency.

    Bread & Butter Pickles

    💭 How to seal Mason Jars

    Using a ladle, fill sterilized mason jars leaving about ½ inch of headspace.
    Remove any air bubbles by inserting a flexible spatula down the sides of the jars. Adjust headspace if necessary.
    Wipe jar rims, place lids on jar and screw on bands finger tight.
    Place jars in a large pot of boiling water for 20 minutes. Move jars to a cooling rack and let cool until the lids "pop". Do not tighten bands. Let jars cool for at least 4 hours. Test seal by pressing the center of the lid. It should not give. If it makes a popping sound, it has NOT been sealed.

    Bread & Butter Pickles

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    📋 Gather your Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Bread & Butter Pickle recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Pickling Cucumbers, Yellow Onion, Pickling Salt, White Sugar, White Vinegar, Water, Ground Turmeric, Mustard Seeds, Celery Seed and Ice Cubes.

    🥣 How to Make these Bread & Butter Pickles

    Wash cucumbers and cut them about ¼ inch. Cut onions in little pieces.
    Starting with the cucumbers, cover the bottom of the pot followed by a layer of onions and then a layer of ice cubes. Continue in this manner until all the ingredients have been used.
    Add the pickling salt. Put a lid on the pot and let stand overnight.
    Drain the liquid from the pot. Add the sugar, vinegar, water, turmeric, mustard seed, and celery seed. Boil for about 10 minutes. Put in sterilized jars.

    📖 Recipe

    Bread & Butter Pickles

    Bread & Butter Pickles

    My mom has been making this Bread & Butter Pickles recipe for decades. Easy to make but you need to plan ahead as they have to sit overnight.
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    Prep TimePrep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook TimeCook Time 10 minutes mins
    Resting Time 12 hours hrs
    Total TimeTotal Time 12 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Sauces & Dry Rubs
    Cuisine American
    Author Rodney
    Servings 20
    Calories 79 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large Pot

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 lbs Pickling Cucumbers
    • 1 Large Yellow Onion, Chopped
    • ⅓ Cup Pickling Salt
    • 1 ½ Cups White Sugar
    • 1 Cup White Vinegar
    • ¼ Cup Water
    • ⅛ teaspoon Ground Turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon Mustard Seeds
    • ½ teaspoon Celery Seed
    • Ice cubes

    Instructions
     

    • Wash cucumbers and cut them about ¼ inch. Cut onions in little pieces.
    • Starting with the cucumbers, cover the bottom of the pot followed by a layer of onions and then a layer of ice cubes. Continue in this manner until all the ingredients have been used.
    • Add the pickling salt. Put a lid on the pot and let stand overnight.
    • Drain the liquid from the pot. Add the sugar, vinegar, water, turmeric, mustard seed, and celery seed. Boil for about 10 minutes. Put in sterilized jars.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 710mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    Comments

    1. Brandi

      August 23, 2019 at 8:53 pm

      These are good. Can’t believe how easy they are to make.

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        August 24, 2019 at 9:22 am

        Very easy to make as long as you have the time on your hands.

        Reply
    2. Annette

      July 11, 2022 at 10:32 am

      So what do I do with the salt?

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        July 11, 2022 at 11:23 am

        Thanks for asking. You add the pickling salt to the cucumber & onion bath. I've modified the recipe card for clarity.

        Reply

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