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Easy Tangy Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

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A quick and easy recipe for tangy and sweet refrigerator bread and butter pickles that are ready in 24 hours and perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups thinly sliced fresh cucumbers (Kirby or pickling cucumbers, firm and crisp, avoid waxed cucumbers)
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice about 4 cups of fresh cucumbers and 1 medium onion. Place them in a large bowl.
  2. Sprinkle 1/4 cup kosher or pickling salt over the cucumbers and onions. Toss well to combine. Add enough cold water to cover and let sit for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. Drain the cucumbers and onions in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt. Let drain well.
  4. In a large saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 cups white vinegar, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon celery seeds, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat once boiling.
  5. Place the drained cucumbers and onions into clean glass jars. Pour the hot brine over them, ensuring vegetables are fully submerged with about 1/2 inch headspace.
  6. Let jars cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes), then seal with lids and refrigerate. Wait at least 24 hours before eating. Pickles keep up to 2 months chilled.

Notes

Use a mandoline slicer for even slices if available. Avoid metal lids without sealing liners to prevent corrosion. Seal jars promptly after filling to maintain flavor. For a spicy variation, add red pepper flakes or jalapeño slices. Store pickles refrigerated and consume within 2 months. Cloudy brine is normal; shake jar before serving.

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