Microwave Bread-and-Butter Pickles

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Like a bread and butter pickle and really super easy. You can even play with the proportions a bit. I like to increase the vinegar, salt and spices a bit but you could make it sweeter too. Be prepared to make this one over and over if you have any pickle lovers in the house.

2 mason jars with sliced bread and butter pickles
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
1 quart

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup white vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon mustard seed

  • ¼ teaspoon celery seed

  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced

  • 1 large onion, diced

Directions

  1. Stir sugar and vinegar in a large microwave-safe bowl until sugar has dissolved; mix in salt, mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric. Stir cucumbers and onion into the pickling mixture.

  2. Microwave on high, stirring twice, until cucumber slices are tender and onion is translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

29 Calories
7g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 29
% Daily Value *
Sodium 73mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Potassium 8mg 0%

* 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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