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Quick Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe Easy Refrigerator Method for Perfect Crunch

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A simple and speedy refrigerator pickle recipe that delivers perfectly crunchy, sweet, and tangy bread and butter pickles without the fuss of canning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds small to medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (Kirby cucumbers work best for crunch)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (can reduce slightly for less sweetness)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon celery seeds (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers and onion. Toss them in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon kosher salt and mix well. Let sit for 1 hour at room temperature to draw out moisture.
  2. While cucumbers are resting, combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar and salt dissolve (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. After an hour, drain the liquid released from the cucumbers and onions. Gently press to remove extra moisture without squeezing too hard.
  4. Place drained cucumber and onion slices into clean glass jars. Pour the warm brine over the veggies, ensuring they are fully submerged. Seal jars tightly.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours; best after 24 hours for flavors to meld. Keep refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks.

Notes

For extra crunch, add grape leaves or a small piece of horseradish root to the jar. Shake the jar gently once a day to distribute spices evenly. Use a mandoline slicer for uniform slices. Do not boil the brine to avoid softening cucumbers. Store pickles submerged in brine and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

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