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quick pickles

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Brenda Brown
Wiggins, MS

Mama called these "bread & butter pickles". I call em Quick Pickles cuz they never last long & are quick to make.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For quick pickles

  • 1 1/4 lb
    cucumbers,peeled(or not) & cut into 1/4in. slices
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    each cider & white vinegar
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, light
  • 1 1/2 c
    slivered onions
  • 2
    garlic cloves,slivered
  • 1 tsp
    dill seed
  • 1 tsp
    mustard seed

How To Make quick pickles

  • 1
    Place cucumber slices in a colander set in the sink.Sprinkle with salt and stir to make sure all slices are covered.Let stand 20 min.
  • 2
    Meanwhile,combine the rest of ingredients in a saucepan.Bring to a boil,reduce heat and simmer for 10 min.
  • 3
    Rinse,drain and transfer cucumbers to a heatproof bowl.Pour hot liquid over the cucumbers;stir to combine.Put in fridge at least 10 min. to bring to room temp. before trying to eat.
  • 4
    May be covered and refrigerated for up to 10 days.If they last that long.
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