Bread and Butter Pickles

See also REFRIGERATOR PICKLES

INGREDIENTS

• 6 large cucumbers
• 6 large onions
• 1/2 PT white vinegar
• 1/2 C brown sutar
• 1/2 tsp mustard seed
• 1/2 tsp celery seed
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp salt
• scant black pepper

STEP BY STEP

1. Mix 1/2 QT water and 2 TBL canning salt
2. Peel onions – Slice them into thin pieces
3. Use a crinkle cutter and cut cucumber medallions
4. Brine cucumbers and onions for 3-4 hours
5. Meanwhile, combine vinegar, brown sugar, mustard and celery seed and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes
7. In a bowl combine ginger, turmeric, salt and pepper
8. Stir in 1/4 C of the hot vinegar mixture
9. Use a spider strainer and move cucumbers and onions to canning jars
10. Pour the hot vinegar over top
11. Put on sterile lid and seal