Sweet Bread Butter Pickles
Sweet Bread Butter Pickles are homemade refrigerator pickles featuring thin cucumber slices, onions, and a sweet tangy spice-filled brine.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds cucumbers
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp celery seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds, then place them in a large bowl with sliced onions.
- Sprinkle salt over the vegetables and allow them to rest for about one hour to help remove excess moisture.
- Rinse the cucumbers and onions gently under cold water, then drain them well before placing them into clean jars.
- Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
- Heat the mixture slowly while stirring until the sugar completely dissolves and the spices become fragrant.
- Pour the warm brine over the cucumber slices and onions, ensuring everything is covered.
- Cool the jars before refrigerating, then allow the pickles to rest overnight before enjoying their full sweet and tangy flavor.