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Flavorful Spicy Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe with Turmeric and Mustard Seed Made Easy

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This recipe offers vibrant golden, tangy-sweet bread and butter pickles with a gentle spicy kick from turmeric and mustard seeds. Perfect for snacking or topping sandwiches, these pickles balance sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups thinly sliced Kirby cucumbers (about 4 medium cucumbers)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • Optional: Fresh dill sprigs
  • Optional: Use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar for a fruitier twist

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 4 cups of Kirby cucumbers and 1 medium yellow onion. Place them in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Toss well to combine, then let sit for 1 hour to draw out excess water.
  2. After an hour, drain the liquid from the cucumbers and onions. Rinse briefly under cold water to remove excess salt, then drain thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towels if needed.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups white vinegar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon ground turmeric, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon celery seeds, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
  4. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer the brine for 3-4 minutes to infuse flavors.
  5. Carefully pour the hot brine over the drained cucumbers and onions, stirring gently to coat. Pack the mixture into clean glass jars or airtight containers, including some mustard seeds and spices from the brine.
  6. Let the jars cool to room temperature before sealing with lids. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours (overnight is best) to let flavors meld. Pickles improve after 2-3 days.

Notes

Do not skip the salting step to keep pickles crisp. Use gloves or wash hands immediately after handling turmeric to avoid staining. For less spicy pickles, reduce or omit crushed red pepper flakes. Pickles taste best after 2-3 days refrigerated. Store in airtight jars in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Avoid freezing as it affects texture.

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Keywords: bread and butter pickles, spicy pickles, turmeric pickles, mustard seed pickles, quick pickles, homemade pickles, tangy pickles, easy pickles

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