Legally Brined Recipe
Bread & Butter Pickle, Arbol Chili, Tangy.
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Ingredients
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Pickles
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cucumbers
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cool water. Cut the cucumbers into thick slices or quarters, depending on your preference for pickle thickness. Place the cucumber slices in a large bowl.
- 2
Pickling Process
- 3
Make the Brine
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, turmeric, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and crushed Arbol chili. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
- 4
Combine and Cool
Once the brine reaches a gentle simmer, remove it from heat and let it cool down for about 15-20 minutes.
Canning
- 5
Jar the Pickles
Pack the cucumber and onion mixture tightly into sterilized jars. Pour the cooled brine over the cucumbers and onions, ensuring that they are completely submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of space at the top of each jar.
- 6
Seal and Refrigerate
Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate. Let the pickles sit for at least 24 hours before consuming, allowing the flavors to meld.