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Easy Tangy Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

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A beginner-friendly recipe for tangy and sweet refrigerator bread and butter pickles, ready to enjoy in just 24 hours with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium Kirby cucumbers or pickling cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup (7 oz) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) salt (pickling salt or kosher salt recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz) water

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the cucumbers and onion about 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick using a mandoline or sharp knife.
  2. Place cucumber and onion slices in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons salt and toss to combine. Let sit for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to draw out excess water.
  3. Rinse the salted cucumbers and onions under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain well in a colander and gently press with paper towels to remove extra moisture.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, water, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Do not boil; warm for about 5 minutes.
  5. Tightly pack the cucumber and onion mixture into clean quart-sized glass jars, leaving about ½-inch headspace at the top.
  6. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers in each jar until fully submerged. Tap jars gently to release air bubbles and seal with lids.
  7. Refrigerate the jars for at least 24 hours before eating. Flavors deepen if left for 2 to 3 days. Pickles keep well for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Do not skip the salting step to keep pickles crunchy. Warm the brine just enough to dissolve sugar and salt without boiling. Use glass jars for best flavor and storage. Flavors improve after 2-3 days in the fridge. If brine becomes cloudy, it’s normal fermentation; shake gently before serving.

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