Pickles & Relishes/Andrea Chesman 2002

Bread-and-Butter Pickles

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Temperature Notes Calories Trans Fat Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
7-8 pints


INGREDIENTS:
25 cucumbers, sliced mediumthick (about 10 pounds) 1/3 cup pickling salt 5 cups white vinegar
5 cups sugar 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 1 teaspoon powdered cloves



1 In a large glass, ceramic, or stainless steel bowl combine the cucumbers and salt and let stand for 3 hours. Drain.
2 In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Add the cucumbers, heat to boiling.
3 Pack the cucumbers and syrup into hot, sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal. Process in a boiling-water-bath canner for 10 minutes, according to the instructions.

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