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Flavorful Bread and Butter Refrigerator Pickles Easy Homemade Recipe with Turmeric and Celery Seed

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A quick and easy refrigerator pickle recipe that combines the classic sweet and tangy bread and butter flavor with a warm golden hue and subtle earthiness from turmeric and celery seed. Ready to enjoy in just 24 hours without any canning.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds pickling cucumbers, thinly sliced into rounds or half-moons
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons salt (preferably pickling or kosher salt)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumbers and onions thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife (about 10-15 minutes).
  2. Toss the cucumbers and onions with 2 tablespoons salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes to draw out moisture.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, turmeric, celery seed, mustard seeds, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Drain excess liquid from cucumbers and onions, rinse lightly under cold water to remove excess salt, then drain well again.
  5. Pack the drained cucumbers and onions tightly into clean quart-sized mason jars or airtight containers without crushing.
  6. Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers and onions, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace. Press down any floating veggies with a clean utensil.
  7. Let jars cool to room temperature, seal with lids, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before tasting. Flavors improve after a couple of days.

Notes

Do not skip rinsing the salted cucumbers and onions to avoid overly salty pickles. Use fresh spices for best flavor. Pack jars tightly to keep pickles submerged in brine. Refrigerate promptly and use clean utensils to avoid contamination. For a quicker pickle, slice cucumbers thinner and reduce brining time to a few hours.

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Keywords: bread and butter pickles, refrigerator pickles, turmeric pickles, celery seed, easy pickles, quick pickles, homemade pickles, sweet and tangy pickles

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