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Flavorful Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe Easy Homemade with Turmeric and Celery Seed

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A quick and easy recipe for homemade bread and butter pickles featuring a golden hue from turmeric and a subtle crunch from celery seed. Perfect for sandwiches, BBQs, and snacks with a balanced sweet and tangy flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium Kirby cucumbers (about 3 pounds), sliced thin
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 2 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Slice the 6 medium Kirby cucumbers and 1 large yellow onion thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. Place them in a large bowl.
  2. Sprinkle 1/4 cup kosher salt evenly over the cucumber and onion slices. Toss well to coat. Let sit for 1 to 2 hours at room temperature to draw out moisture.
  3. Pour the cucumbers and onions into a colander to drain. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess salt. Let drain again for 15 minutes.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups white vinegar, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon celery seed, 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Place the drained cucumber and onion slices back into the large bowl. Pour the hot brine over them and stir gently. Cover and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  7. Pack the cucumbers and onions tightly into clean pint-sized jars using a slotted spoon. Pour remaining brine over the top, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal jars tightly.
  8. Refrigerate the jars for at least 24 hours before eating. For best flavor, wait 3 days. Pickles stay crisp and flavorful up to 3 weeks refrigerated.

Notes

Use a mandoline slicer for uniform thin slices to ensure even texture. Do not skip the salting step to keep pickles crisp. Fresh spices improve flavor. Refrigerate pickles as this recipe is not shelf-stable without canning. If brine does not cover cucumbers fully, top off with vinegar or water mixed with a pinch of salt and sugar.

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Keywords: bread and butter pickles, turmeric pickles, celery seed pickles, homemade pickles, quick pickles, easy pickles, refrigerator pickles, sweet and tangy pickles

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