Bread and Butter Pickles

Bread and Butter Pickles

Step 1:

4 quarts sliced medium cucumbers

8 medium white onions, sliced (about 2 1/2 pounds)

1/3 cup pickling salt

3 cloves of garlic

cracked ice

In a large bowl combine first 4 ingredients. Add 2 inches cracked ice and let set for 3 hours. Drain well and remove garlic.

Step 2:

In an 8 quart kettle combine:

4 cups sugar

3 cups sider vinegar

2 Tablespoons mustard seeds

1 1/2 teaspoons tumeric

1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed

Add cucumber mixture - bring to a boil. Turn off. Pack mixture and liquid into hot, sterilized pint jars with 1/2 inch head space. Remove air bubbles by dipping a plastic knife (never metal) into the jar and pull from edge to center. Wipe jar rims and place sterilized lids and rings. Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes (after water comes to a boil). Remove and cool on rack. Wait for the wonderful *pop* as the jars seal:-) Makes about 8 or 9 pints. 

This is my favorite recipe for bread and butter pickles! 

Serve in a fancy dish along side hamburgers, or as part of a veggie tray. Or just snack on them:-) These pickles are GOOD!