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Easy Quick Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe Perfect for Summer Snacks

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A quick and easy recipe for sweet, tangy, and crunchy bread and butter pickles that can be made in under an hour and enjoyed all season long. Perfect for summer snacks, sandwiches, and party appetizers.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium-sized Kirby or pickling cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
  • 1 small white or yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pickling or kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers well. Slice them into thin rounds about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Toss them together in a large mixing bowl. (About 10 minutes)
  2. In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and ground turmeric. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. (5–7 minutes)
  3. Carefully pour the hot brine over the cucumber and onion slices in the bowl. Stir gently to coat everything evenly. (2 minutes)
  4. Allow the mixture to cool completely to room temperature before transferring to storage containers. (20–30 minutes)
  5. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, place the cucumber and onion slices into your jar or container, pouring the brine over them to cover. Seal tightly and place in the refrigerator. (5 minutes)
  6. Let the pickles chill and marinate for at least 1 hour before tasting. They develop more flavor if left overnight but are delicious after just 1 hour. (Minimum 1 hour)

Notes

Pat cucumbers dry before slicing to avoid watery pickles. Do not pour hot brine directly into glass jars to prevent cracking; let it cool first. Slice cucumbers thinly and evenly for best texture. Shake jar occasionally to distribute spices. Store pickles in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For less sweet pickles, reduce sugar or substitute with honey or maple syrup. Add red pepper flakes or jalapeño for a spicy variation.

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