Description

Granny’s Bread and Butter Pickles are a cherished family recipe that delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. These delightful pickles add a burst of flavor to burgers, sandwiches, salads, and charcuterie boards. Whether you’re new to canning or an experienced enthusiast, this simple recipe will guide you through the process of creating delicious homemade pickles that are sure to impress your family and friends. With a long shelf life and versatile uses, you’ll want to keep these on hand for any occasion. Dive into this timeless recipe and enjoy the taste of nostalgia with every bite.

Ingredients

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3 pounds pickling cucumbers
1 pound onions
1/4 cup canning or pickling salt
2 quarts crushed ice or ice cubes and water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorn
3 cups apple cider vinegar (5% acidity or white vinegar)

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Instructions

Thoroughly wash cucumbers, slice them into 1/4-inch rounds, and discard ends. Peel and thinly slice onions. Combine cucumbers and onions in a large bowl.
Sprinkle canning salt over the mixture, cover with ice water, and let stand for 3 hours.
Sterilize jars, lids, and canning tools in hot soapy water; rinse well.
In a large pot, combine sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, ground turmeric, peppercorns, and vinegar; bring to a boil.
Drain cucumber-onion mixture and rinse under cold water before adding it to the pot.
Boil briefly before reducing heat to keep warm as you fill the jars.
Pack hot cucumbers into sterilized jars using a ladle through a canning funnel while ladling brine until reaching 1/2 inch headspace.
Run a bubble popper through each jar to release air bubbles; ensure all pickles are submerged under brine.
Wipe rims of jars clean before placing lids on top; screw on bands fingertip tight.
Process jars in a boiling water bath for about ten minutes (adjust time based on altitude).
Allow jars to cool undisturbed for at least 12 hours before checking seals.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Canning
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 60g
Calories: 45
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 330mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg