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Heritage Bread and Butter Pickle - Pickled Cucumber and Onions
RECIPE BY: French Tart
An easy and old fashioned pickle that takes its name from the fact that this pickle goes so well with simple bread and butter, or sandwiches. This pickle must be stored in a DARK place, or the cucumbers will lose their colour, and it is best eaten after 2 months. I always try to have a jar or two of this colourful and tangy pickle tucked away in my pantry - as it makes fabulous sandwiches for teatime or picnics, as well as being an ideal accompaniment for simple suppers and light toasted snacks. This recipe is ideal when cucumbers are cheap or you have a glut in your garden. If you don't have time to wait before eating this, I also have a "quick" recipe for this type of pickle posted on Zaar: Sunday Afternoon Tea Quick Pickled Cucumber and Onion .
Posted on: Apr 21, 2008
Ingredients
Directions
1
Layer the sliced onions and cucumber in a large non-metallic bowl - sprinkling each layer with the salt.2
Leave for one hour and then drain and rinse thoroughly.3
Put the vinegar, sugar, celery and mustard seeds into a large saucepan and heat gently, stirring all the time until the sugar has dissolved. Then bring it to a rapid boil and boil for 3 minutes.4
Pack the cucumbers and onions into pre-heated and sterilised jars - then pour over the hot vinegar mixture, making sure that it covers the vegetabes.5
Seal immediately with sterilised and vinegar proof lids.6
Keep in a DARK and COOL storage area for 2 months before using.7
Use this pickle for: bread and butter, sandwiches, salads, toasted snacks, cheese, cold meats and pies. Ideal for picnics.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Sydney Mike
On May 11, 2008
Finally got up the courage to make this recipe, & although (in all honesty) I haven't tasted them yet, I KNOW (from past experience with this chef's recipes) that these will turn out to be some of the best tasting bread & butter pickles I'll ever taste! But, the taste test isn't until the middle of July, & if YOU need an immediate pickle fix, I suggest you try one of her other quick pickle recipes! [Made & reviewed as a bonus recipe for one of my teammates in the Aus/NZ Recipe Swap #16]
From: Andi of Longmeadow Farm
On May 5, 2008
We had our picnic chicken, we had our coleslaw, we had the chips. But no pickles. "Where are the pickles, Andi?" Dennis asked while he was rooting through the canning cupboard. "Dennis, you ate the last jar in February....and we don't have anymore left." I replied. I thought about it for a second.....hmmmmm, I remember FT putting something about a quick pickle with onions that maybe I can put together so we can have it least for the weekend to enjoy. I had already cut up cucumbers and onions from the luncheon the other day, so I had plenty for two jars. I followed this exactly to a tee, except I threw in about 5 little pieces of red pepper flakes ...well just for the heck of it. Now they are canned and ready to go but alas, I don't think they will last until the next picnic. Yummy FT! Made for the occasion of FT's Birthday May 5, 2008.
| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 Jars 934g Recipe makes 2 Jars) The following items or measurements are not included below: celery seeds |
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| Calories 225 | ||
| Calories from Fat 12 | (5%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 1.4g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 10493mg | 437% | |
| Potassium 1181mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 43.3g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 23% | |
| Sugars 19.2g | ||
| Protein 5.6g | 11% | |
| Vitamin A 480mcg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.5mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B12 0.0mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C 27mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin E 1mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium 170mg | 17% | |
| Iron 2mg | 15% | |
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