Description
Granny’s Bread and Butter Pickles are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, making them a delightful addition to any meal. These homemade pickles are versatile—ideal for topping burgers, enhancing salads, or serving as a snack on their own. The straightforward canning process allows even beginners to enjoy the rewarding experience of preserving food at home. Perfect for summer barbecues or holiday gatherings, these pickles bring a homemade touch to your dishes while capturing the essence of summer year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pickling cucumbers
- 1 pound onions
- 1/4 cup canning salt
- 2 quarts crushed ice or water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seed
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 3 cups apple cider vinegar (5% acidity)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers, slice into 1/4-inch rounds, and thinly slice onions. Combine in a bowl with canning salt, ice, and water; let sit for 3 hours.
- Clean jars and canning tools; prepare water bath canner with simmering water.
- In a pot, combine sugar, spices, and vinegar; bring to a boil. Drain cucumber mixture and add to pot; return to boil.
- Pack jars with cucumber mixture, ladle in hot brine, and remove air bubbles. Seal jars with lids.
- Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes; let cool completely before checking seals.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pickle slice (15g)
- Calories: 18
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg