BASIC BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

By stepjo7269

Preserved Traditions a sampling of St. Andrews recipes
By: Mrs Jullan (Merle) Henderson

Ingredients

• Directions:
• 4 quarts medium cucumbers, sliced
• 6 medium white onions, sliced
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/3 cup salt
• 5 cups sugar
• 3 cups cider vinegar
• 1 ½ teaspoons turmeric
• 1 ½ teaspoons celery salt
• 2 teaspoons mustard seed
• ● Slice cucumbers thin, but do not peel; add onions, whole garlic cloves, and salt.
• ● Mix well and cover with cracked ice; let stand for 3 hours; drain well.
• ● Combine remaining ingredients and bring to a boil; pour over cucumbers.

Preparation

Step 1

● Heat to just a boil; spoon into sterilized jars and seal.