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Ice Cream Pail Pickles Bread Butter Pickles Recipe

A nostalgic recipe passed down from a dear friend, these incredibly easy bread and butter pickles are a summer sensation! Crisp cucumbers and red onions mingle in a sweet and tangy brine, creating a side dish everyone will adore. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or any summer meal. Get ready to be amazed by how simple yet delicious these pickles are – they'll last for a month, ensuring you enjoy summer's bounty all season long!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 138.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Ice Cream Pail Pickles Bread Butter Pickles

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How to Make Ice Cream Pail Pickles Bread Butter Pickles

  1. Thinly slice 4 cups of cucumbers and 2 cups of red onions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and red onions with 1 cup of white vinegar, 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon of celery seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric.
  3. Gently stir to ensure all the vegetables are coated with the brine.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a clean 1-gallon ice cream pail.
  5. Cover the pail and refrigerate for at least 2 days, stirring gently once or twice a day.
  6. After 2 days, your pickles are ready! Store them in the refrigerator for up to a month.
  7. Enjoy these delicious and refreshing pickles with your favorite summer meals!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

132g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g

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