Bread and Butter Pickles
Description
Homemade bread and butter pickles are a great way to end summer! Cucumber, onion, peppers, and garlic are pickled in a spicy cider vinegar mixture.
Ingredients
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25 cucumbers, thinly sliced
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6 onions, thinly sliced
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2 green bell peppers, diced
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1/2 cup salt
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5 cups white sugar
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3 cups cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons mustard seed
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1 tablespoon ground turmeric
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1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
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1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
Directions
1
Mix cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl. Allow to stand approximately 3 hours.
2
Mix sugar, cider vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, and whole cloves together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Drain any liquid from the cucumber mixture. Stir cucumbers into the boiling vinegar mixture. Remove from heat shortly before the combined mixture comes to a boil.
4
Transfer into sterile screw-top jars; seal and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
5
Enjoy!