Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles
Delicious homemade bread and butter pickles that balance sweetness and tanginess, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pickling spices
- 1 tablespoon kosher or pickling salt
Instructions
- Prep your cucumbers and onions by slicing them and combining them with salt. Let sit for 1-2 hours.
- Make the brine by heating the vinegar, sugar, and pickling spices until sugar dissolves.
- Pack the cucumber and onion mixture tightly into sterilized jars.
- Pour the warm brine over the packed vegetables, leaving a ½ inch headspace.
- Seal the jars and let them cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
These pickles can last up to two months in the refrigerator. Experiment with spices for customization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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