Microwave Bread and Butter Pickles

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 24
Yield: 24 servings

Description

Who knew the microwave was a pickles best friend? Cucumbers, onions and spices become crisp and delicious in minutes!

Ingredients

1 large cucumber, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

Directions

1 In a medium microwave safe bowl, mix cucumber, salt, onion, mustard seeds, white sugar, distilled white vinegar, celery seed and turmeric.
2 Microwave on high 7 to 8 minutes, stirring twice, until cucumbers are tender and onion is translucent.
3 Transfer to sterile containers. Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving.