bread and butter pickles

(1 RATING)
148 Pinches
Visalia, CA
Updated on Oct 7, 2011

This was a recipe my mom and grandmother used to make. They are yummy! I haven't made this yet myself, but I have eaten plenty of them! LOL If you love bread and butter pickles, you will love these, and I was excited to see how easy the recipe is when I found it. Even I can do this! LOL I hope you do too! Enjoy!

prep time
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts cucumbers, or 16 (4-5 inches long) each, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups salt
  • 1 quart boiling water
  • 2 cups onion, sliced
  • 2 cups green bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 cups red or yellow bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 cups cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 3/4 teaspoon turmeric seed

How To Make bread and butter pickles

  • Step 1
    In a large glass bowl, toss cucumber slices with salt. Pour boiling water over and let set overnight.
  • Step 2
    Next day: Put on a large pot of water to boil. Use a pot large enough to process jars in.
  • Step 3
    Prepare vegetables and combine with remaining ingredients in a large sauce pan. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
  • Step 4
    Add cucumbers to mixture and cook gently for five minutes.
  • Step 5
    Pack mixture into clean, sterilized jars, remove air bubbles and seal. Process in boiling water for five minutes.

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes