Crispy Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe (Bread and Butter Pickles)
This bread and butter pickle recipe focuses on preparing cucumbers in a short time with vinegar and spices and keeping them in a crispy texture. Its ingredients are few, the steps are clear: brine, hot vinegar mixture and jarring, it becomes a practical accompaniment to sandwiches, burgers and appetizer plates. In the how-to section, pay attention to the details of filling the jar hot and letting it rest when it cools.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prepare the cucumbers
Wash the cucumbers and slice them into thin rings. For a crispier result, do not leave the slices too thick.
Soak in salt water
Place the slices in a large bowl. Mix the pickling salt with water and pour it over; Make sure the cucumbers are completely submerged. Let it sit for 30–60 minutes, then strain and rinse quickly.
Boil the vinegar mixture
Add apple cider vinegar, sugar, turmeric, celery seeds and mustard seeds to the pot. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves; Let it boil gently for 2-3 minutes.
Fill with a jar and hot
Loosely place the drained cucumbers in clean jars. Pour hot vinegar mixture over it; Make sure all slices remain submerged. If necessary, fill in the remaining space with a little water.
Cool and rest
Cool the jar to room temperature, then close the lid and put it in the refrigerator. Let it rest for at least 12–24 hours for the flavor to settle; Use a clean spoon when serving.