Old-Fashioned Bread and Butter Pickles are a timeless staple that capture the heart of traditional home preserving. Known for their perfect balance of sweetness and tang, these crisp cucumber slices are infused with warm spices that have been passed down through generations. This recipe honors the simplicity and reliability of classic pickling methods, delivering a flavor that pairs beautifully with sandwiches, burgers, and charcuterie boards. Whether you’re new to home canning or revisiting a beloved tradition, these bread and butter pickles offer a comforting taste of nostalgia with every bite.
Ingredients and Instructions :
• Slice 8 cups cucumbers and 2 onions into thin rounds.
• Sprinkle with 1/3 cup kosher salt, cover with ice, and let sit 3 hours.
• Drain well and rinse lightly.
In a pot combine :
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves.
• Bring brine to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
• Add cucumber and onion slices, simmer 5 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
• Pack hot pickles into sterilized jars, covering with brine.
• Seal jars and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
• Cool jars and store in a cool, dark place.
• Best flavor develops after at least one week of curing.
