Bab's Bread and Butter Pickles

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 50
Yield: 50 servings

Description

This is a simple recipe for tasty bread-and-butter pickle chips.

Ingredients

9 cups 1/4-inch thick cucumber slices
6 (1 pint) canning jars with lids and rings
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
3 cups distilled white vinegar
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 teaspoons sea salt

Directions

1 Divide cucumber slices among canning jars. Add 1/2 teaspoon pickling spice and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric to each jar.
2 Stir vinegar, water, sugar, and sea salt together in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve; cook at a boil for 2 minutes.
3 Carefully fill jars with brine to within 1/2 inch of the rim, covering the cucumbers completely. Discard any leftover brine.
4 Place the lids on the jars. Refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.