Bread and butter pickles are a sweet and tangy pickled cucumber that is often served as a condiment with fried or grilled meats, sandwiches, and salads. The pickles are made with a brine solution of vinegar, sugar, water, and spices, and then they are allowed to ferment for a period of time. This process gives the pickles their characteristic sweet and sour flavor.
This article provides two recipes for bread and butter pickles: a traditional recipe and a spicy recipe. The traditional recipe uses white vinegar, granulated sugar, and pickling spices, while the spicy recipe uses apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a variety of chili peppers. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in a few hours.
Once the pickles are made, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a year. They are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes.
CHEF JOHN'S BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
At the end of summer during the Great Depression the excess cucumber crop was sliced, salted, pickled, and put up in jars for the cold, lean months ahead. I can just imagine what a treat it was to fill a sandwich with these sweet crunchy coins (bread and butter pickles, as they came to be known). I'm sure it was a wonderful break from what must have been a fairly flavorless existence. For longer storage, you can process the pickles in canning jars in a boiling water canner.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 2h20m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine cucumbers, onion, and peppers in a bowl; pour kosher salt over the top and stir to coat completely. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 hours. Rinse cucumber mixture in a colander under cold water until all salt is washed away, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
- Stir vinegar, sugar, water, garlic, mustard seed, celery seed, peppercorns, turmeric, and ground cloves together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook until brine flavors combine, about 2 minutes. Add cucumber mixture to brine; heat until almost boiling, remove from heat, and cool completely. Transfer to jars and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 360.8 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
My mom always made this crisp bread and butter pickle recipe when we were kids, and she gave me the recipe. They're pleasantly tart and so good. Now I make bread and butter pickles for my own kids all of the time! -Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 7 pints.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
BREAD-AND-BUTTER PICKLES
For these pickles, I spiced up classic, sweet bread-and-butter slices with allspice and coriander. Generally, the smaller the cucumbers, the more crisp the pickles will be. I used very small Kirby cucumbers, and a month later mine still crunch with each bite.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories side dish
Time 50m
Yield About 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim ends from cucumbers and slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. In a colander set over a plate, toss them with salt. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 2 hours. Drain and transfer cucumbers and dill to a bowl.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, coriander, peppercorns and allspice. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar dissolves. Pour hot liquid over cucumbers and toss well. Let stand, tossing every 10 minutes, for 30 minutes. Transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 40, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 223 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
This was my husband's grandmother's recipe. It is so good. Store-bought pickles don't even come close. This is a good recipe for anyone who would like to try pickling, but hasn't done it before. It's quite straight forward, not a lot of ingredients.
Provided by cuisinebymae
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right cucumbers: For the best bread and butter pickles, use pickling cucumbers. They are smaller and have thinner skins than regular cucumbers, which makes them ideal for pickling.
- Use a sharp knife: When slicing the cucumbers, use a sharp knife to ensure clean, even slices.
- Don't overcook the cucumbers: Overcooking the cucumbers will make them soft and mushy. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
- Use a good quality vinegar: The type of vinegar you use will affect the flavor of your pickles. For the best results, use a white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Add some spices: To add flavor to your pickles, add some spices, such as mustard seeds, dill seeds, or celery seeds.
- Let the pickles cool completely before storing: Once the pickles are cooked, let them cool completely before storing them in jars. This will help to prevent them from becoming cloudy.
Conclusion:
Bread and butter pickles are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs. They can also be used as a relish or a side dish. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own bread and butter pickles at home. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make condiment, give bread and butter pickles a try.
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