Homemade Bread & Butter Pickles

Step 1

Place the cucumber slices and onions in a large bowl. Pour the salt over and add water just until covered. Let sit for 6 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Drain the cucumber mixture in a colander, rinse thoroughly with water, then drain again.

Step 3

Place the cucumbers and onions in a large stock pot and add the vinegar, sugar, and all spices. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-high and boil for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Ladle into glass jars and store in the fridge where they will keep for several months. (For best flavor wait a few days before eating them.)

Step 5

For long-term storage: Ladle the pickles into sterile hot jars and gently screw on the lids. Process in a water bath for 20 minutes, if at a high altitude, 25 minutes.

Step 6

Will store for up to a year in a cool, dark place (for optimal flavor use within 6 months).