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30-Minute Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe That Steals Hearts

Bread and Butter Pickles

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Bread and butter pickles are a sweet and tangy cucumber pickle with a crisp texture. Perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or as a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp celery seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Combine cucumbers, onion, and salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 2 hours, then drain and rinse.
  2. In a large pot, combine vinegar, sugars, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, and cloves. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Add the drained cucumbers and onion. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Pack the pickles and liquid into sterilized jars. Seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Use pickling cucumbers for best texture.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
  • For spicier pickles, add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.

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