Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles are easy to make. Thin slices of cucumber & onion are pickled in a flavourful brine in the fridge.

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Course: Snack, Snacks

Keyword: Bread and Butter Pickles, Pickles, Refrigerator Pickles

Prep Time: 3 10

Soak: 1

Total Time: 1 3 10

Servings: pint jars

Calories: 396kcal

Author: S Jones

Ingredients

2 medium-large cucumbers
1/2 red onion, chopped
2/3 cup sugar, or Splenda
2 TBSP pickling spice
1/2 tsp celery seed
3 TBSP salt
2 cups distilled white vinegar, or apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Wash and dry the cucumbers. Cut the ends off them.
Slice the cucumbers into about ¼ or ⅛ inch inch thick slices.
Place the sliced cucumbers into a large glass bowl or large baking dish. Sprinkle with ½ of the salt.
Layer onions on top of the cucumbers and sprinkle them with the rest of the salt. Cover and set aside for one hour and a half.
After an hour and a half, use a fork to mix/turn everything over. Then let sit for another hour and a half.
If using two jars, divide the spices and sugar between the jars or, if using one jar, place the spices and sugar in the jar.
Pour enough vinegar over it the mixture so that everything mixes together.
Use a fork to stir it until sugar is dissolved.
Tip the cucumbers and onions in a colander and rinse well with water. Strain well.
Pack the cucumbers and onions into the jar/s with the sugar mixture.
Pour the rest of the vinegar over the top of the mixture so that all the cucumbers and onions are covered.
Place the lid on the jar and put it in the fridge for at least 24 hours before using. You can give it a shake or two every so often to make sure things are mixed up.

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Notes

Any cucumbers can be used in this recipe. Pickling cucumbers will produce a firmer pickle, while other cucumbers will produce a softer pickle.
These refrigerator pickles must be stored in the refrigerator.
The cucumbers need at least 24 hours to pickle in the brine before enjoying. They are edible immediately, but for the best results, give them some time to pickle.
Kosher, sea salt or non-iodised table salt can be used. Iodized salt may change the colour and flavour of your pickles, so therefore is not recommended.

Nutrition

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. The values may vary according to the ingredients and tools that are used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed information.