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Easy Crispy Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe Perfect for Homemade Snacks

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This recipe delivers crunchy, tangy-sweet bread and butter pickles with a perfect balance of flavors and a satisfying snap, ideal for snacks or sandwich toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium Kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup white vinegar (distilled)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt or kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumbers and onions thinly, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.
  2. Place cucumber and onion slices in a large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of pickling salt. Let sit for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  3. Drain off the liquid and rinse the slices under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain well in a colander, pressing gently to remove extra moisture.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, ground pepper, and about 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and spices release aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat before boiling hard.
  5. Transfer drained cucumber and onion slices into clean glass jars or a non-reactive bowl. Pour hot brine over them, ensuring everything is submerged. Let cool to room temperature uncovered, then cover and refrigerate.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating. For best flavor and crispness, let sit 2-3 days.

Notes

Use Kirby cucumbers for best crunch. Do not skip salting and rinsing steps to avoid soggy pickles. Heat brine until sugar dissolves but avoid boiling hard to keep cucumbers crisp. Store in glass jars for best flavor retention. Variations include adding jalapeño for spice or swapping vinegar types.

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