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Flavorful Spicy Bread and Butter Refrigerator Pickles With Turmeric

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These spicy bread and butter refrigerator pickles with turmeric offer a crunchy, tangy, and warmly spiced condiment that is quick to prepare and perfect for adding a punch to your meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Kirby or pickling cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon salt (pickling or kosher salt preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly—about 1/8 inch thick. Slice the onion similarly. Place both in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Sprinkle salt over the sliced cucumbers and onions, toss well, and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. After 30 minutes, drain any liquid, rinse lightly, then drain thoroughly.
  3. In a large saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, turmeric, mustard seeds, celery seeds, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and spices release their aroma, about 5 minutes.
  4. Tightly pack the drained cucumbers and onions into clean jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
  5. Carefully pour the hot brine over the cucumbers and onions until fully submerged, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Tap jars gently to release any air bubbles.
  6. Screw lids on loosely and let jars cool to room temperature. Once cooled, tighten lids and place jars in the refrigerator.
  7. Wait at least 24 hours before tasting to allow flavors to meld and turmeric to infuse fully. The pickles taste better after a few days.

Notes

Salting and draining cucumbers before pickling is essential for crispness. Heating the spices in the brine releases key oils and layers flavor. Do not overcrowd jars to ensure even pickling. Pickles improve in flavor after 3 days and can be stored up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat or add sliced jalapeño for extra spice.

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