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Crisp Classic Bread and Butter Pickle Chips Recipe Easy Homemade Refrigerator Method

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A quick and easy refrigerator pickle recipe delivering crisp, sweet, and tangy bread and butter pickle chips perfect for snacking and sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium cucumbers (preferably Kirby or pickling cucumbers), thinly sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt or pickling salt (no iodine)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice 3 medium cucumbers and 1 small yellow onion into thin, even rounds about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick using a mandoline or sharp knife. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and 1 cinnamon stick.
  3. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar and salt dissolve completely (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Layer the cucumber and onion slices tightly into a clean quart-sized glass jar or airtight container, pressing down gently to minimize air pockets.
  5. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers and onions, ensuring they are fully submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of space at the top. Press down if needed to keep submerged.
  6. Seal the jar with an airtight lid and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before tasting. The flavor improves up to one week.
  7. Enjoy the crisp bread and butter pickle chips as a snack, sandwich topper, or salad addition.

Notes

For extra crispness, salt and drain cucumber slices for 30 minutes before pickling. Keep brine warm but not boiling to preserve flavor. Store pickles in the refrigerator only and consume within 3 weeks. Variations include adding jalapeño for spice, reducing sugar for low-sugar version, or swapping vinegar types.

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