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Spicy Bread and Butter Pickles

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A quick and easy homemade recipe for tangy, sweet, and spicy bread and butter pickles with a perfect balance of flavors and a crunchy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups thinly sliced Kirby cucumbers (about 4 medium cucumbers)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seed
  • 1 tablespoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Slice cucumbers and onions thinly, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.
  2. Place sliced cucumbers and onions in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and toss well. Let sit for 1 to 2 hours, tossing occasionally.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric, crushed red pepper flakes, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves (5-7 minutes).
  4. Rinse the salted cucumbers and onions under cold water to remove excess salt, then drain thoroughly in a colander. Pat dry with paper towels if needed.
  5. Pack drained cucumbers and onions into clean glass jars. Pour hot brine over them until vegetables are fully submerged. Use a spoon to press down gently, releasing air bubbles.
  6. Let jars cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes), then seal with lids and refrigerate. Pickles are best after at least 24 hours but develop more flavor over 3-5 days.

Notes

Use apple cider vinegar for a fruitier tang or swap sugar with honey for a different sweetness profile. Omit mustard and celery seeds to avoid seeds but flavor will be less complex. Toasting mustard and celery seeds before adding to brine can boost flavor but is optional. Keep about ½ inch headspace in jars to avoid spills. Reheat brine gently if it cools before pouring but do not boil again. Pickles keep well refrigerated for up to 3 weeks. For milder pickles, omit crushed red pepper flakes.

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