Bread and Butter Pickles

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These bread and butter pickles with cucumber, onion, and garlic are the best I have ever had — and I have been looking for a long time. I guarantee you'll love them! This recipe makes a lot, so get ready to crunch.

Submitted by David
Updated on June 10, 2024
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Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
50
Yield:
8 quarts
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Ingredients

  • 25 cucumbers, thinly sliced

  • 6 onions, thinly sliced

  • 2 green bell peppers, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • ½ cup salt

  • 5 cups white sugar

  • 3 cups cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons mustard seed

  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric

  • 1 ½ teaspoons celery seed

  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves

Directions

  1. Mix cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl. Allow to stand approximately 3 hours.

    View from above of a bowl with sliced cucumbers, onions, and salt

  2. Mix sugar, cider vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, and whole cloves together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.

    View from above of a large pot with orange liquid and seeds inside

  3. Drain any liquid from the cucumber mixture. Stir cucumbers into the boiling vinegar mixture. Remove from heat shortly before the combined mixture comes to a boil.

    View from above with orange liquid, sliced cucumbers, and onions inside

  4. Transfer into sterile screw-top jars; seal and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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  5. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

104 Calories
0g Fat
25g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 50
Calories 104
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1135mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 190mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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