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Easy Tangy Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

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A quick and simple refrigerator pickle recipe with a sweet-and-tangy brine featuring mustard seeds and cinnamon, perfect for adding crunch and zing to meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups (900g) Kirby cucumbers or pickling cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (optional but recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) kosher salt
  • 2 cups (480ml) white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Wash and thinly slice about 6 cups (900g) of Kirby cucumbers and 1 medium onion. Place both in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons (30g) kosher salt over the slices and toss gently. Let sit for 1 hour to draw out excess moisture. Drain and rinse well under cold water, then pat dry with a clean towel.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups (480ml) white vinegar, 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar, and 1 cup (240ml) water. Add 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon celery seeds, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves fully (about 5 minutes).
  4. Pack the drained cucumber and onion slices tightly but without crushing into clean quart-sized glass jars.
  5. Carefully ladle the hot brine over the cucumbers, leaving about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) headspace at the top. Tap jars gently to release air bubbles.
  6. Screw on lids and let the jars cool to room temperature. Then, place them in the refrigerator.
  7. Let the pickles marinate for at least 24 hours before tasting. They’re best after 2-3 days but can last refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Use Kirby or pickling cucumbers for best crunch. Salting cucumbers to draw out moisture is essential to avoid soggy pickles. Avoid iodized table salt to prevent cloudiness. Let pickles marinate at least 24 hours for best flavor. Variations include adding jalapeños for spice or dill for herbal flavor. Store refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

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