Bread and Butter Pickles.md

Sides

Bread and Butter Pickles

• Use mason jars for canning.

Ingredients

• 1 gallon cucumber
• 8 large onions
• 2 chopped green bell peppers
• 1/2 cup salt
• 5 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 5 cups vinegar

Directions

In a large container mix together the first 4 ingredients - let it stand for 3 hours - drain liquid. In a large pot, combine the sugar, vinegar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add cucumber mixture; return to a boil. Remove from the heat. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in boiling-water.