Description
Granny’s Bread and Butter Pickles are a cherished family recipe that brings together the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. These delightful pickles are easy to make and incredibly versatile, making them a fantastic addition to burgers, sandwiches, salads, or enjoyed straight from the jar as a snack. The unique spice blend elevates their flavor profile, ensuring they shine at barbecues and gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic canning equipment, you can create these delicious pickles that not only preserve your seasonal bounty but also evoke fond memories of family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 peppercorns
- 3 cups apple cider vinegar (5% acidity)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and slice them into 1/4-inch rounds; peel and thinly slice onions.
- Combine cucumbers and onions in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, cover with ice, and let stand for 3 hours.
- Prepare jars by washing them thoroughly; heat jars in a water bath canner at 180˚F.
- In a pot, combine sugar, spices, and vinegar; heat until boiling.
- Drain cucumber mixture; add to the brine briefly before filling jars with the mixture.
- Remove air bubbles using a bubble popper; seal jars tightly.
- Process jars in boiling water for about 10 minutes (adjust for altitude).
- Cool jars undisturbed for up to 24 hours before checking seals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (400g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg