Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles
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Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles
Description
This recipe starts by thinly slicing cucumbers and onions, which are salted and refrigerated to draw out water, keeping them crisp. After an hour, the salt is rinsed off, and a hot pickling brine made of sugar, two types of vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed, and optional red pepper flakes is poured over the vegetables. The mixture is brought to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
The resulting pickles have a bright balance of sweetness and acidity, with subtle spice from the seeds and a slight heat when red pepper flakes are included. Their crisp texture makes them suitable for snacking, sandwiches, or as a side condiment.
The refrigerator pickle method provides a fast, no-cook preservation technique that is convenient and does not require sterilization. These pickles keep well chilled and develop more flavor over several days.
Ingredients
- 7 cucumber pickling variety
- 1 white onion
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup white vinegar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons celery seed
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and onion into thin slices and place in a large bowl and toss with the salt. cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Transfer the cucumbers and onions to a colander and rinse off the salt. Drain excess water from the bowl and put the cucumber and onions back in.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegars, and spices and heat over medium-high heat until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the top of the sliced cucumbers and onions and allow the bowl to come to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3pints
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pint | |
| Calories | 115 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1039mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 603IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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