Best 7 Favorite Bread Butter Pickles Recipes

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Bread and butter pickles are a sweet and tangy pickled cucumber that is a popular condiment in the United States. They are made with small cucumbers, sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric. The cucumbers are sliced and then soaked in a brine solution for a period of time, typically overnight. After the cucumbers have been brined, they are drained and then heated in a vinegar solution until they are softened. The pickles are then cooled and stored in jars.

This article provides three different recipes for bread and butter pickles. The first recipe is a traditional bread and butter pickle recipe that uses white vinegar and sugar. The second recipe is a spicy bread and butter pickle recipe that uses apple cider vinegar and crushed red pepper flakes. The third recipe is a sweet bread and butter pickle recipe that uses honey and brown sugar.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in a few hours. They are a great way to use up fresh cucumbers from your garden or farmers market. Bread and butter pickles can be enjoyed as a condiment on sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs. They can also be used in salads, relishes, and other dishes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES



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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

4 pounds cucumbers, sliced
8 small onions, sliced
1/2 cup canning salt
5 cups sugar
4 cups white vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard seed
2 teaspoons celery seed
1-1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

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 I



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These pickles take two weeks in the refrigerator, but are well worth the wait.

Provided by IRENERUSSELL

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 small onions, sliced
1 teaspoon mustard seed
¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup white sugar
3 cups distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup coarse salt
6 cucumbers, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pan, combine the onions, mustard seed, turmeric and celery seed.
  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil. Pour the boiling mixture into the pan with the onion mixture.
  • Add the cucumber slices. Pack into sterile jars. Refrigerate for 2 weeks before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3525.6 mg, Sugar 29.7 g

BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES II



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These are the best bread and butter pickles I have ever had!! And I have been looking for a long time. I guarantee you'll love them! This recipe makes a lot, so get ready to crunch. Enjoy!

Provided by David

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time 4h30m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 11

25 cucumbers, thinly sliced
6 onions, thinly sliced
2 green bell peppers, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup salt
3 cups cider vinegar
5 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons mustard seed
1 ½ teaspoons celery seed
½ teaspoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon ground turmeric

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 937.7 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

EASY BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES



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These pickles are so much better tasting then the kind you buy in a jar. Fresh from the stove and chilled in the refrigerator to your table for your summer evening barbeque. Prep time does not include chill time.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 small pickling cucumbers, unpeeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 medium onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon celery seed

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.

DEB'S BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES



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This pickle recipe was handed down to me. I have been making these for at least 20 years from cucumbers my Dad grows in his garden. I give them to friends and family and have trouble keeping up with the orders. The recipe is the star here as these are the best bread and butter pickles I've ever found. These don't need to be refrigerated until you open a jar.

Provided by droseboom

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time P14DT3h30m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts water
½ cup salt
20 cucumbers, cut into 1/8-inch slices
ice cubes
6 cups white sugar
4 cups water
4 cups apple cider vinegar
4 teaspoons ground turmeric
4 teaspoons mustard seed
1 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Stir 2 quarts water and salt in a large pot until salt is dissolved. Submerge cucumbers in the water. Add ice to the water to keep cold. Let cucumbers soak for 2 hours.
  • Drain salt water from pot. Rinse and drain cucumber slices twice.
  • Stir sugar, 4 cups water, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, mustard seed, and celery seed together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; add cucumber slices. Simmer until the cucumbers are completely hot, but do not bring to a boil, about 10 minutes.
  • Sterilize canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the cucumbers into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 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.
  • Let cucumbers pickle 2 weeks before eating, shaking each jar once daily.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 5.5 mg, Sugar 26 g

BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES



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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

15 cups sliced pickling cucumbers
3 onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup coarse salt
4 cups cracked ice
2 1/2 cups cider vinegar
2 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon mustard seeds

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



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Classic 'bread and butter' pickles are perfect with lunches, picnics and barbecues.

Provided by Ball

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ball® Canning & Recipes

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds 4- to 6-inch cucumbers, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 pounds onions, thinly sliced
½ cup canning salt
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons mustard seed
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons celery seed
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon peppercorns
3 cups vinegar
Ball® Pickle Crisp® Granules
7 Ball® or Kerr® Pint (16 oz) Jars with lids and bands

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1980.1 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and firm cucumbers for the best results.
  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cucumbers.
  • Soak the cucumber slices in a salt water solution for at least 2 hours.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the pickle brine, such as dill, garlic, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bring the brine to a boil and then pour it over the cucumber slices.
  • Let the pickles cool completely before sealing them in jars.
  • Store the pickles in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before eating.

Conclusion:

Bread and butter pickles are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs. They can also be used as a side dish or as an ingredient in salads and other dishes. 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 unique way to add some flavor to your meals, give these pickles a try!

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