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Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

Crisp Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles for Summer Snacking

Enjoy the refreshing crunch of homemade Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles, perfect for summer snacking and BBQs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickles
  • 4 cups firm cucumbers sliced into 1/4" rounds
  • 1 cup sweet onion sliced, such as Vidalia
For the Brine
  • 1 cup white distilled vinegar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
For Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • crinkle cutter
  • airtight jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash firm cucumbers and slice into 1/4" rounds using a crinkle cutter.
  2. Slice a sweet onion into thin 1/4" rings and combine with cucumber slices in a bowl.
  3. Sprinkle kosher salt over the mix and toss to coat; let rest for 30 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, combine white and apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, coriander seeds, minced garlic, mustard seeds, and optional red pepper flakes. Heat until sugar dissolves.
  5. Pour the brine over cucumber and onion; stir to ensure they're submerged.
  6. Allow to cool to room temperature for 15-20 minutes, then transfer into a glass jar.
  7. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh, firm cucumbers and sweet onions to ensure a crunchy and flavorful result. Rinse after salting if you prefer milder saltiness.

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