Bread and Butter Pickles

Time

prep 2:00       total 2:00

Ingredients

Ingredients

4 qts sliced cucumbers
6 md. onions (sliced)
1 lg. bell pepper (green) sliced
1/3 cup salt
Vinegar syrup
4 cups white sugar
3 cups vinegar
1-1/2 tsp. celery salt
1-1/2 tsp. tumeric
2 tbsp. mustard seed
2 tbsp. mixed pickling spices *see note

Instructions

Put vegetables in large bowl. Add salt and toss lightly. Cover heavy with ice cubes (cover bowl) for 3 hours.

After 3 hours drain, rinse twice with cold water. Drain.

Heat vinegar syrup until boiling. Add vegetables. Boil half a minute. Pack in sterilized pint jars. Wipe top of jar with wet towel before putting on lid. Turn upside down on rack for 24 hours.

Author's Comments

* Mixed pickling spice is CINNAMON, ALLSPICE, MUSTARD SEED, CORIANDER, BAY LEAVES, GINGER, CHILIES, CLOVES, BLACK PEPPER, MACE, CARDAMOM

http://www.mccormick.com/Products/Herbs-and-Spices/Spices-A-to-Z/Mixed-Pickling-Spice.aspx

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1 Recipe Reviews

ryansnyder

ryansnyder reviewed Bread and Butter Pickles on October 18, 2009

Can't wait to make these!