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Fresh Bread and Butter Refrigerator Pickles Recipe Easy Homemade Sweet Onion Pickles

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A quick and easy recipe for homemade sweet and tangy bread and butter pickles with fresh cucumbers and sweet onions, ready to enjoy in just 24 hours.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Kirby cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • 1 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Slice the Kirby cucumbers into 1/4-inch rounds and the sweet onion into thin half-moons using a sharp knife.
  2. Place the cucumber and onion slices in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with kosher salt and toss to coat evenly. Let sit for about 1 hour at room temperature to draw out excess moisture.
  3. Drain the liquid and rinse the salted cucumbers and onions under cold water. Drain well again.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, and black peppercorns. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. Tightly pack the drained cucumber and onion slices into clean glass jars. Pour the hot brine over the vegetables, covering completely, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace.
  6. Screw lids on the jars and let cool to room temperature. Place jars in the refrigerator. Pickles develop flavor after 24 hours but taste better after 2-3 days.

Notes

Use kosher salt for best results to avoid bitterness. Salting cucumbers before pickling draws out excess water to keep pickles crisp. Pour hot but not boiling brine over vegetables to help absorb flavor faster. Let pickles rest at least 24 hours, preferably 2-3 days, for best flavor. Store in airtight glass jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Optional additions include red pepper flakes for heat or fresh dill for herbal flavor.

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