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Flavorful Sweet Spicy Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

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A quick and easy recipe for sweet and spicy refrigerator bread and butter pickles that balance crisp cucumber texture with a hit of chili and mellow sweetness. Perfect for snacking, sandwiches, or cheese boards.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups thinly sliced Kirby or pickling cucumbers
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon celery seeds
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Slice 4 cups of Kirby cucumbers and 1 medium yellow onion paper-thin using a mandoline or sharp knife.
  2. Place the cucumber and onion slices in a large bowl, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons kosher salt, and toss well to coat evenly. Let sit for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 2 cups distilled white vinegar, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds, 1 tablespoon celery seeds, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let simmer gently for 2 minutes.
  4. Drain the liquid from the cucumber mixture and rinse well under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain thoroughly and gently pat dry.
  5. Place the drained cucumbers and onions into clean quart-sized mason jars or airtight containers. Pour the hot brine over the vegetables, making sure they’re fully submerged with about ½ inch of headspace. Shake jars gently to distribute spices.
  6. Let jars cool to room temperature, then seal tightly and refrigerate. Pickles are ready after 24 hours but taste better after 2-3 days. Store up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Salt cucumbers and onions for 1 hour and rinse well to keep pickles crisp. Use thin, even slices for best texture. Let pickles sit 2-3 days for optimal flavor. Store in fridge up to 2 weeks. Adjust red pepper flakes to control heat. For lower sugar, reduce sugar and substitute with honey or maple syrup. Avoid freezing to maintain crunch.

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