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Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

A simple brine, a few jars of sliced cucumbers, and you can enjoy delicious, homemade pickles. This recipe is so easy and the flavors are perfect. Makes 4 pints.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Marinating Time:1 day
Total Time:1 day 10 minutes

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • 4 Pint jars

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cucumbers sliced
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons mustard seed
  • 2 teaspoons celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Make the brine. Combine the vinegar, brown sugar, water, kosher salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves. Once simmering, cook for about one minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Prep the jars. While the brine is cooling, tightly pack the sliced cucumbers into four pint-sized jars. Ensure the cucumbers are compacted well to leave room for enough brine to cover.
  • Cover cucumbers with brine. Once the brine has cooled, pour it over the cucumbers in the jars, making sure they are completely submerged. Adjust the cucumbers as needed to ensure no air pockets and cucumbers are fully covered.
  • Store. Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate. For best flavor development, let the pickles marinate for at least 24 hours before consuming. These pickles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Notes

These pickles are great on sandwiches or as appetizer.
Pickling cucumbers are best for their thinner skin and smaller seeds, but any cucumber will do.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1761mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 8
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Katie Shaw