Bread And Butter Pickles My Way Food

EASY BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, onion, vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, dry mustard, turmeric, crushed red pepper, and celery seeds; heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.
• Boil 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• Pour cucumber mixture into a large bowl; cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
• Cover and chill overnight before serving.
• You can spoon cooled cucumbers and their liquid into jars with tight-fitting lids and refrigerate up to 4 weeks.

QUICK BREAD-AND-BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Bring the sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, allspice, turmeric, garlic, onion, 3 teaspoons salt and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Place the cucumbers in medium bowl. Pour the hot spice mixture over the cucumbers, then stir in the vinegar. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Serve, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

BREAD-AND-BUTTER PICKLES MY WAY

Steps:

• I recommend using a Cuisinart fitted with a slicing blade to make the preparation of the vegetables less tedious.
• In a very large container, combine sliced cucumbers and onions, and salt.
• Cover with a generous amount of ice cubes.
• Cover and let sit for approximately four hours.
• Drain well and remove any ice; lightly rinse with cold water and drain well again.
• In a large preserving kettle, combine sugar, vinegar and spices and bring to a boil.
• Add drained vegetables and bring back to a boil.
• Fill hot sterilized canning jars with mixture and seal.
• Please note that I have made this recipe for ages and I do not process them; I know that goes against the grain nowadays, but that's what I do; if you wish to process them, I would recommend a 10-minute boiling water bath.

BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES II

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, garlic and salt. Allow to stand approximately 3 hours.
• In a large saucepan, mix the cider vinegar, white sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, whole cloves and turmeric. Bring to a boil.
• Drain any liquid from the cucumber mixture. Stir the cucumber mixture into the boiling vinegar mixture. Remove from heat shortly before the combined mixtures return to boil.
• Transfer to sterile containers. Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large container, combine the cucumbers, onions and salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix well. Let stand for 3 hours. Drain; rinse and drain again., In a Dutch oven, combine the sugar, vinegar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add cucumber mixture; return to a boil. Remove from the heat., Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

MY WONDERFUL BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES!!!

Steps:

• Wash cucumbers thoroughly using a vegetable brush and drain on a rack.
• Slice unpeeled cucumbers into 1/8-1/4" thick slices. I use a food processor for this step.
• Add onions and garlic.
• Add salt and mix thoroughly.
• Cover with ice cubes, allow to sit for 3 hours.
• Drain thoroughly, remove garlic.
• Combine sugar, spices and vinegar.
• Heat just to a boil.
• Add cucumbers and onions and heat 5 minutes.
• Pack loosely into clean, pint jars. Adjust lids.
• Process in a boiling waterbath for 5 minutes.
• Start to count processing time as soon as the water returns to boiling.
• Times are approximate.

BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, onions, salt and ice in a large bowl.
• Mix well.
• Put a weight on and allow to stand 3 hours. (For a weight, I use a plate with a gallon bottle of vinegar or water on top of it).
• Rinse and drain thoroughly.
• Combine vinegar, sugar, turmeric, celery seed and mustard seed in a large pot.
• Add drained cucumbers.
• Place pot on medium low heat.
• Bring almost to a boil, but DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.
• Remove from heat.
• Seal in sterilized jars, 10 minutes in a hot water bath.
• Easy way to sterilize jars: Wash them well in hot soapy water.
• Dry them off.
• Put on a cookie sheet, right side up, at 225°F for 15 minutes.
• Turn off oven and leave them in there until you need them.

MICROWAVE BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES (SUGAR FREE)

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine all ingredients. (Pour vinegar over last).
• Microwave uncovered on high for 4 minutes. Stir.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes longer, until bubbly and cucumber and onions are crisp-tender.
• Cover with Plastic wrap.
• Cool on a rack.
• When cool, put in refrigerator and let sit overnight. (Garden cucumbers without wax are best).

SWEET-AND-SPICY BREAD-AND-BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• To draw out excess liquid and increase crunch, toss cucumbers and onion with salt in a large colander. Add ice, and toss again. Place over a bowl, and refrigerate, tossing occasionally, for 3 hours. Drain. Rinse well, and drain again.
• Bring vinegar, sugar, mustard and celery seeds, peppercorns, turmeric, and red-pepper flakes to a boil in a saucepan. Add cucumbers and onion. Return to a boil (if using squashes, add them, then remove from heat; do not return to a boil).
• Ladle into 3 hot sterilized pint jars, leaving about 1/2 inch below each jar's neck. Wipe rims of jars with a clean, damp cloth; cover tightly with sterilized lids and screw tops. Using tongs or a jar clamp, transfer jars to a rack in a large canning pot or a large, deep pot filled with hot water, being sure to keep jars upright at all times. (Jars should be spaced 1 inch apart, and should not touch sides of pot.) Cover with water by 1 inch. Cover pot, and bring to a boil. Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes. Let cool. Press down on each lid. If lid pops back, it's not sealed; refrigerate unsealed jars immediately, and use within 1 month. Sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.