How to Make Bread and Butter Pickles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bread and butter pickles are a classic and beloved pantry staple, perfect for adding a burst of tangy, sweet, and crunchy flavor to any dish. These pickles are incredibly versatile, and can be enjoyed as a topping on sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs, or simply as a tasty snack straight from the jar. With their vibrant yellow color and mouth-watering taste, bread and butter pickles are a must-have for any home cook looking to elevate their dishes.

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Ingredients

  • 25 cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 6 onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 green bell peppers, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ½ cup salt
  • 5 cups white sugar
  • 3 cups cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mustard seed
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1 ½ teaspoons celery seed
  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 50
  • Yield: 8 quarts

  • Mix cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl. Allow to stand approximately 3 hours.
  • Mix sugar, cider vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, and whole cloves together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Drain any liquid from the cucumber mixture. Stir cucumbers into the boiling vinegar mixture. Remove from heat shortly before the combined mixture comes to a boil.
  • Transfer into sterile screw-top jars; seal and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    105 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 938mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 194mg