Bread and Butter Pickles

Refrigerator

This recipe for homemade bread and butter pickles is easy, delicious, and doesn’t require canning. Just 20 minutes of prep and let your refrigerator do the rest of the work!

Ingredients:

-pickling cucumbers -white onion -kosher salt -light brown sugar -white vinegar -apple cider vinegar -celery seeds -mustard seeds -red pepper flakes

1

Slice the cucumbers and onion into thin slices and place in a large bowl and toss with the salt. cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Transfer the cucumbers and onions to a colander and rinse off the salt. Drain any excess water from the bowl and put the cucumber and onions back in.

2

3

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegars, and spices and heat over medium-high heat until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the top of the sliced cucumbers and onions and allow the bowl to come to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Expert Tip: The best flavor will come about 2 weeks after brining.

Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container for 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator.

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