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Fresh Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe Easy Homemade Turmeric Celery Seed Pickles

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A vibrant and flavorful fresh bread and butter pickle recipe featuring turmeric and celery seed for a subtle earthiness and warm spice. Perfectly crunchy and balanced with sweetness and tang, ideal for sandwiches, snacks, and cheese boards.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups thinly sliced fresh cucumbers (preferably Kirby or pickling cucumbers)
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon pickling or kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice cucumbers and onions thinly using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife, about 1/8 inch thick (3 mm).
  2. Place sliced cucumbers and onions in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss gently. Let sit for 1 hour to draw out excess water.
  3. Drain the liquid through a colander, rinse the slices under cold water to remove excess salt, then drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, turmeric powder, celery seed, mustard seeds (if using), ground black pepper, and turbinado sugar (if using). Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
  6. Pack the drained cucumber and onion slices into clean glass jars, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace.
  7. Pour the hot brine over the vegetables, covering completely. Tap jars lightly to release air bubbles and seal with lids.
  8. Allow jars to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Let pickles sit at least 24 hours before eating; flavor deepens after 2-3 days.

Notes

Use Kirby cucumbers for best crunch. Rinse salt off cucumbers well to avoid overly salty pickles. Let pickles sit refrigerated at least 24 hours before eating for best flavor. Turmeric can stain hands and surfaces; use gloves if desired. Adjust sugar and vinegar to taste for sweetness and tang balance. Store pickles in airtight jars in refrigerator up to 4 weeks.

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