Nancy, This is my bread and butter pickle recipe I have had
for 50 yrs I just made a
batch yesterday,
Bread and Butter Pickles
1 gallon peeled and sliced cucumbers
2 qts sliced onions
1/2 cup salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves(ground not whole ones)
2 tsp tumeric
5 cups sugar
1 tbs ginger
1 tbs celery seed
1 pint vinegar
Wash and peel cukes and onions slice them 1/8th in thick(Who
measures?) slice thin stir in salt. I have them in a huge
dish. Cover with water and I use ice too or a frozen bottle
of ice). Let crispen 2 to 3 hrs(I do it for 3) Drain.
Heat vinegar, sugar and spices 10 minutes (simmer) Add the
cukes and onions
(drained).
Heat to scalding simmer 1/2 hour.
Put in jars and seal/ I have my lids hot.
I hope you have good luck and enjoy them like my family
does.
Mary Ann Hall upstate N Y
http://www.nancyskitchen.com
