Grammie Bea S Crispy Bread And Butter Pickles Food

CRISP BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Mix the cucumbers and onions with the salt and 2 quarts of cracked ice and let them stand, covered with a weighted lid, for 3 hours.
• Drain thoroughly and put the vegetables in a large kettle.
• Add the sugar, spices and vinegar and bring almost to a boil, stirring often with a wooden spoon, but do not boil.
• Pack the pickles into hot jars and seal.

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.

CLASSIC CRISP BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Combine cucumber and onion slices in a large bowl, layering with salt: cover with ice cubes. Let stand 11/2 hours. Drain; rinse; drain again.
• Combine remaining ingredients except Pickle Crisp in a large saucepot; bring to a boil. Add drained cucumbers and onions and return to a boil.
• Pack hot pickles and liquid into hot jars, 1/2-inch headspace. Add rounded 1/8 tsp Pickle Crisp® Granules to each jar. Remove air bubbles. Adjust two-piece caps.
• Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner, adjusting for altitude.

GRANNY'S BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash cucumbers, cut into 1/4-inch slices discarding ends. Peel and thinly slice onions. Combine sliced cucumber and onions a large bowl.
• Sprinkle canning salt over the top of the cucumbers and onions, cover with ice and water, and let stand for 3 hours.
• Wash your jars, lids, screw bands, and canning tools in hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly to remove all suds. Set aside to air dry on a clean kitchen towel.
• Place the jar rack into water bath canner, place jars in the canner, and add water to cover. Bring the canner to a simmer (180˚F) for 10 minutes, and keep the jars hot.
• In a large pot, combine sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, ground turmeric, peppercorns, and vinegar. Heat just to a boil.
• Drain and rinse the cucumber and onions under fresh water. Add the drained cucumber and onion slices to the large pot and return to boil. Reduce heat and keep warm as you fill your jars.
• Spread a kitchen towel on the counter. Use the jar lifter to remove a hot jar from the canner, drain, and place on the towel. Keep the remaining jars in the canner, so they stay warm.
• Use your canning funnel and ladle to pack the hot cucumbers and onions loosely into the jar. Ladle the hot brine over the pickles, and maintaining a 1/2 inch headspace.
• Run the bubble popper through the jar to release any trapped air bubbles. Make sure all the pickles are submerged under the brine. Remove any that stick out, and adjust the headspace again if needed.
• Wipe the rim to remove any residue, center a lid on the jar, and screw on a band until it is fingertip tight. Use your jar lifter to place the jar back into the canner, and repeat with the remaining jars.
• Once all the jars are in canner, adjust the water level so it is 2 inches above the jar tops.
• Cover the canner and bring to boil over high heat. Once water boils vigorously, continue boiling and process pickles for 10 minutes at altitudes of less than 1,000 feet. Adjust processing time for your altitude if necessary (See Note).
• When processing time is complete, turn off heat, remove the cover, and allow the canner to cool down and settle for about 5 minutes.
• Spread a dry kitchen towel on the counter. Remove the cover by tilting lid away from you so that steam does not burn your face.
• Use the jar lifter to remove the jars from canner and place on the towel. Keep the jars upright, and don't tighten bands or check the seals yet. Let the jars sit undisturbed for 12 to 24-hours to cool.
• After 12 to 24-hours, check to be sure jar lids have sealed by pushing on the center of the lid. The lid should not pop up. If the lid flexes up and down, it did not seal. Refrigerate jar and use up within a week.
• Remove the screw on bands and wash the jars. Label and date the jars. Store in a cool, dark location. Allow 4-5 weeks for the pickles to develop their flavor. Use within a year. Yields about 5 pints depending on the size of your cucumbers.

BEA AND BILL'S BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, onions, pickling salt, and garlic in a large pot. Place enough cracked ice atop the cucumber mixture to cover by at least 2 inches.
• Cover the pot with a lid and refrigerate 3 to 12 hours. Drain all liquid from the mixture. Discard any remaining pieces of ice. Remove the garlic and set aside.
• Bring the sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric, and celery seed to a boil in a separate large saucepan, stirring frequently. Add the cucumber and onion mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer until cucumbers and onion are soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the cucumber and onion mixture into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/2 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place jars in a canning pot with at least an inch of water covering all of the jars and boil for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). If you have a can that does not seal, just stick it in the fridge and eat that jar first. Store in a cool, dark area, and wait at least 3 hours before opening.

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.

ZUCCHINI BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Place a large colander or sieve over a large bowl. Place the zucchini and onion slices in the colander, sprinkle with salt and toss with your hands. Let sit for 30 minutes to allow the salt to extract excess moisture. Rinse the zucchini and onion under cold running water. Spread out on a clean dishtowel and pat dry.
• Prepare your jars for canning: wash jars well in dish soap, rinse and place right side up in a large pot in water to completely cover by 1"-2". Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to a low and simmer, covered, at least 10 minutes. Leave the jars in simmering water until you are ready to fill them.
• Prepare lids: wash and rinse the flat lids and the round screw-on bands. Set bands aside; place the lids in a small pan and cover with boiling water. Simmer for 5 minutes; let lids rest in the hot water until ready to use.
• Place a large, heavy pot on the stove top. Put in the vinegar, sugar, celery seed, mustard seed and turmeric. Turn heat to medium high and stir while bringing to a boil. The sugar will be completely dissolved.
• Add the zucchini and onions. Stir gently and cook for 10 minutes. The zucchini and onions will become limp.
• Remove the jars from the hot water using tongs. Do not pour out the hot water from the pot; this water will be used for the hot-water bath. Ladle the hot pickles into the hot jars, leaving 1/2" space at the top. Take the clean lids from their sterilizing water and place lids on the jars, rubber side down. Screw the bands on the lids until hand-tight. Using tongs, lower the filled, sealed jars into the hot water. Bring to a boil and process in the boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars and let them cool on the countertop. As they cool you will hear a pop from each jar. When cool the center of the lids will be rigid and not flex when you push down on them.

GRAMMIE BEA'S FABULOUS MUSTARD PICKLES

Steps:

• Cut cucumbers in 1/2, and then into 1/4's. Cut into chunks about 2" long. Put in jar.
• Add water to the vinegar. (If you want pickles in a hurry, add hot vinegar to hot water).
• Pour over pickles in jar.
• Add dry mustard, sugar, and salt. Put on cover.
• You can process these if you want to, but we always eat these so fast that we don't.
• Let sit for a couple of weeks and eat.

GRANNY FOSTER'S BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Place the cucumbers and onion in a large bowl with the salt and garlic. Cover with ice and toss to mix. Let stand for 3 hours to crisp, then drain well, removing any ice that has not yet melted. Do not rinse.
• If preserving the pickles, sterilize six 1-pint heat-tempered canning jars (see Know-how, page 291).
• Combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the cucumbers, onion, and garlic, bring back to a boil, and remove immediately from the heat.
• For refrigerator pickles, refrigerate in airtight containers for two weeks to allow flavors to develop, or for up to 1 month.
• For preserved pickles, pack in the sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace, and process in a hot water bath for about 10 minutes to vacuum-seal (see Know-how, page 291). Let cool to room temperature, check the seal, and store in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks to allow flavors to develop before serving, or for up to 6 months. Refrigerate after opening.
• Pickling cucumbers are firm-fleshed, small-seeded varieties that hold up especially well to pickling, meaning they keep their crunch, and they are the ones I recommend using; some of the most common varieties are Kirbys and gherkins. When selecting the cucumbers, make sure they are no longer than the jars you are putting them in; for pint jars they should be 4 1/2 to 5 inches or less. If your cucumbers are larger, use quart jars or trim the ends.
• There is something so rewarding about opening up a jar of Sour Cherry Preserves (page 304) or Green Tomato Chow-Chow (page 300) long after the berries and tomatoes of summer have given way to winter. Happily, making your own preserves is really very easy. All you need to get started are a few inexpensive pieces of equipment and an understanding of a few basic techniques. Here's everything you need to know:
• • 1 or 2 large, heavy nonreactive metal pots
• • Sterile, heat-tempered glass canning jars, such as Ball or Kerr brand, plus an equal number of lids and rings.
• • Tongs, for lifting the jars out of the water bath
• • Funnel, for cleanly filling jars
• • Canning rack, for loading jars securely in the water bath
• • Magnetic lid lifter, to lift sterilized lids without touching them
• The first step in canning is always to sterilize or scald the jars (including the lids and rings) in which the food will be stored. This ensures a safe, clean environment and minimizes the risk of spoilage or bacterial growth. This step is especially important if the recipe calls for processing in a water bath for less than 10 minutes. To sterilize, place the jars, lids, and rings in a large pot, cover with water, and boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the jars in the pot, covered, until ready to fill.
• • Drain and carefully fill the hot jars according to the recipe, taking care not to touch the rims or interiors with your bare hands. Use a funnel if possible.
• • When filling the jars with raw vegetables, such as cucumbers, to make pickles, pack the vegetables as tightly as possible, pressing down with your fingers as you fill the jars.
• • If making pickles in a brine, be sure the vegetables are completely covered with the pickling liquid.
• • Make sure to leave the headspace recommended in the recipe (typically 1/4 to 1/2 inch, depending on the acidity of the food); this ensures the jars seal properly.
• • Remove any air bubbles before sealing by tapping each jar on the counter a few times or stirring with a sterilized spoon or chopstick.
• • Wipe the rims using a clean cloth, place the lids on the jars, and screw on the rings until secure but not fully tightened.
• This is the method I use when making jams, fruit preserves, and chutneys.
• • Pack the jars as noted above.
• • The jam, preserves, or chutney should be boiling when packed in the hot, sterilized jars. This is key to ensuring that the jars seal correctly.
• • Place the sterilized lids on the jars and screw on the rings until secure but not fully tightened.
• • Invert the closed jars for about 2 minutes and then turn them upright (this allows the hot liquid to soften the rubber on the lid, thus ensuring a tight seal).
• This is the method I use to preserve pickles and relishes.
• • Always bring the water bath to a good rolling boil before you begin. Reduce the heat and keep it at a simmer after the filled jars have been added; rapidly boiling water may cause water to leak into the jars.
• • Using tongs or a canning rack, carefully lower the jars into the boiling water until fully submerged, making sure they are not touching. Cover and simmer according to the recipe (typically 10 to 20 minutes, depending on what you are processing).
• • You may need to adjust the cooking time for altitude. For altitudes between 1,000 and 6,000 feet, add 5 minutes; between 6,000 and 12,000 feet, add 10 minutes.
• • When you are done processing, turn off the heat and let the jars sit in the water for another 5 minutes.
• • Remove the jars from the water and let sit undisturbed until completely cool, about 5 hours or overnight. As the jars cool down you should be able to hear the lids popping, a sign that they are sealing correctly.
• • When the jars have cooled completely, tighten the rings all the way.
• • Check the seal on each lid. If sealed properly, the center will be slightly depressed and will not "pop" when pressed.
• • If any of the lids haven't sealed, store those jars in the refrigerator for up to 1 to 2 months and use first.
• • Using labels or a permanent marker, clearly mark the jars with the packing date.
• • Store in a cool, dark place until ready to use. Most perserves will keep for 6 months to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening and use within 1 to 2 months.

BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Prepare Ball brand or Kerr brand jars and closures according to instructions.
• Wash cucumbers and remove 1/16 inch from blossom end.
• Cut into 1/4 inch slices and measure 10 cups.
• Combine cucumber slices, onion slices, salt and water in a large bowl.
• Mix well.
• Cover and let stand for 2 hours.
• In a 6- to 8 quart saucepan, combine vinegar and remaining ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Drain vegetables; rinse; drain again.
• Add vegetables to vinegar mixture and return to a boil.
• Pack hot pickles and liquid into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
• Remove air bubbles with a nonmetallic spatula.
• Wipe jar rim clean.
• Place new lids on jars with sealing compound next to glass.
• Screw bands down evenly and firmly just until a point of resistance is met- fingertip tight.
• Process 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.

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).

ZUCCHINI BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Slice zucchini diagonally into 5mm-thick slices (if you have a mandolin with a waffle-cutter attachment, you can use this to slice). Cut onions in half and, using a knife, thinly slice. Place vegetables in a bowl. Add salt and toss well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
• Drain vegetables. Rinse very well under running water, then drain. Pat dry with paper towels then transfer to a clean stainless steel or heatproof glass bowl.
• Place remaining ingredients in a stainless steel saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Immediately pour mixture over vegetables.
• Divide among sterilised jars and seal while hot. Cool to room temperature then store in the fridge for 2 days before eating, or for up to 2 months.