Bread & butter pickles

Bread & butter pickles

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 5 c
• salt - 1/2 c
• celery seed
• onions, sliced - 1 qt
• white vinegar - 5 c
• mustard seed - 2 Tbsp
• turmeric - 1 tsp
• thinly sliced cucumbers do not peel - 4 qt
• green peppers, cut in small pieces - 2 item
• red pepper, cut in small pieces - 1 item

How to make bread & butter pickles:

Mix together cucumbers, onions, both kinds of peppers, and salt in large bowl or roaster. Cover with ice cubes. Set aside about 3 hours. Drain. Mix vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, turmeric, and celery seed. Put over drained vegetables and put on medium heat. Bring to a boil but do not boil. Pack in warm, sterilized jars & seal. Yields about 8 pt.

Recipe categories: < 60 mins, Condiments, etc., Food gift.