Citrus Free Bread and Butter Pickles
Crisp, tangy, and just a little sweet, these homemade bread and butter pickles deliver that classic diner-jar flavor without a single drop of citrus anywhere in the recipe. Many store-bought pickle brands sneak in citric acid as a preservative, which can be a real problem if you're avoiding citrus in any form ā making a batch from scratch is the cleanest way to stay safe and still enjoy the good stuff. The brine comes together with white wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar, layered with mustard seeds, celery seeds, and a warm hit of turmeric that gives the pickles their gorgeous golden hue. A quick salt-and-rest step draws moisture out of the cucumbers first, so every slice stays satisfyingly crunchy even after sitting in the jar. Red pepper flakes are optional, but a pinch adds a subtle kick that plays beautifully against the sweet brine. Pack them into mason jars, let them chill, and you'll have a condiment that upgrades everything from sandwiches to cheese boards to a plain bowl of chips.
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8 servings
- 1 Ā½ lbs english cucumbers (about 2 medium), sliced Ā¼-inch thick
- 1 small yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 Ā½ tsp kosher salt
For the brine
- 1 cup white wine vinegar
- Ā½ cup apple cider vinegar
- Ā¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- Ā½ tsp celery seeds
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sliced cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the kosher salt, toss to coat, and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature until the cucumbers have released their liquid and softened slightly.
- 2
Drain the cucumbers and onion in a colander, rinse briefly under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Pack them tightly into two clean pint-sized mason jars.
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