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Easy Tangy Quick Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

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A quick and easy recipe for tangy, sweet, and crunchy bread and butter pickles made with simple ingredients and ready in just 24 hours.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Kirby or pickling cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 small yellow or white onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups (480 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon salt (preferably pickling or kosher salt)

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 4 medium cucumbers and 1 small onion about 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick.
  2. Toss the cucumber and onion slices in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon of salt. Let sit for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon celery seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt, about 5 minutes.
  4. Drain and rinse the salted cucumber and onion slices to remove excess salt. Pat dry gently with paper towels.
  5. Pack the cucumber and onion slices into clean glass jars or airtight containers, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace.
  6. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the veggies, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  7. Let jars cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes), then seal and refrigerate.
  8. Pickles are ready to eat after 24 hours but taste best after 2-3 days.

Notes

Use Kirby or pickling cucumbers for best crunch. Salting the slices before pickling is key to avoid soggy pickles. Let pickles rest at least 24 hours in the fridge for best flavor. If cucumber slices float, press them down to keep submerged. Variations include adding red pepper flakes for spice or fresh dill for herb flavor. Sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup for a natural twist.

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