How to Can Bread and Butter Pickles
These traditional bread and butter pickles are simple to create and packed with amazing flavor. Turmeric, mustard seed, red pepper flake, and clove add layered depth to these cucumbers. Canning them allows the crisp freshness to last all year long!
Servings 8 pints
Calories 42kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 lb pickling cucumbers 4 to 6 inches in length
- 3 medium onions sliced
- ½ cup canning salt
For the brine
- 3 cups distilled white vinegar (5%)
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp whole cloves
- 1 ½ tsp celery seed
- 2 tsp mustard seed
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers. Cut ¹⁄₁₆-inch off the blossom end of each cucumber and discard. Cut into ¼-inch slices. Combine cucumbers, onion, and salt in a large bowl. Mix to combine and cover with ice cubes. Refrigerate for 4 hours, adding more ice as needed. Then, drain the cucumbers and onions.
- Prepare the water bath. Get ready 8 pint jars, lids, and rings.
- Prepare the brine. In a 4-quart kettle, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, turmeric, cloves, celery seed, mustard seed, and red pepper flakes. Stir to dissolve the sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer to keep the brine warm.
- Prepare the jars. Pack sterilized jars with drained cucumbers and onions, leaving ½-inch headspace. Pour brine over prepared cucumbers and onions, still leaving that ½-inch headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean cloth to remove any drips. Place on lids and rings, tightening to fingertip tightness.
- Place jars in the boiling water bath. Bring back to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Check with the USDA canning guide and adjust the processing time for altitude.
- Remove from the water bath and cool for 12 to 24 hours. Remove rings to ensure a good seal and store for up to one year.
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Notes
Food safety tip: This recipe may not be approved by the USDA. To prevent the risk of botulism, always check with the USDA Canning Guide.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 42kcal
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