Heritage Bread & Butter Pickles

Ingredients

• 4 cups pickling cucumbers, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
• 1 cup onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup 5% acidity apple cider or white vinegar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp mustard seed
• 1/2 tsp celery seed
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tbsp pickling or kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Place sliced cucumbers and onion in a clean heat-safe 1-quart jar or container.

2. 2

   Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric and salt in a saucepan.

3. 3

   Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.

4. 4

   Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers and onions.

5. 5

   Cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving.