it's cucumber season here... just made these for the 2nd year... I like them... tried different kinds of pickles last year... some were real wild ( the mustard pickles for instance)
but these went fast ... so sticking to just these..
hope someone likes them.

BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

6 QTS CUKES
6 lg. ONIONS white if you have them
1 grated or chopped fine large green pepper
1 chopped red pepper is nice too but too high here right now
1 C. PLAIN SALT ( has to be non iodized as the other will turn the veggies dark )
cover with cold water
LET SET OVER NITE in fridge AND DRAIN GOOD ( I rinse once )

mix together
6 C SUGAR 3 white 3 light brown
1 1/2 QTS. cider VINEGAR
1 1/2 tablespoons MUSTARD SEED
1 TABLESPOON CELERY SEED
1/4 - 1/3 TEAS.CAYENNE PEPPER
1 tbl. tumeric
15-20 whole cloves

stir this as you bring it to a boil in a large pot...
add the drained veggies (see below if there are too many veg.)and bring back to just a boil and remove from heat.

quickly pack the pickles snuggly in the hot (sterilized) jars and fill to just below the top
with the hot liquid and seal

I wasn't able to get all my vegtables covered with the liquid ... when it was time to heat them....
but once the 1st batch was in the jars I had plenty of liquid left to repeat that step.
a little milder is all.

pickles will be good even when finished.... but will get better with time

looks like a great recipe Ron! my aunt used to make all kinds of pickles for our big family dinners, but I never got a recipe. I'll have to try out this one

- David :)

That looks good Ron. My wife used to make them, but she hasn't made any for several years. :( Now you've got my mouth watering.

Ed

Yup, must be a family tradition because I remember Mom making them too. Ron, you're bringing back a peice of historical tradition here. :D Good one.
DJ

well glad you all had folks that made them for you too,,

I edited that post as I had forgotten to put down cover with water before leaving overnite..

thanks