woody

That brought back some memories LOL. I think we made bread and butter pickles at school.

This web site has heaps of recipes, maybe one of these is like your grandmother used to make.

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,bread_butter_pickle,FF.html

mdollar

I have a really good Bread and Butter Pickle recipe that I use every year.

4 lbs of cucumbers
1/2 cup pickling salt
4 cups white vinegar
5 cups sugar
2 tbls. yellow mustard seed
2 tsp. celery seed
1 1/2 tsp. ground tumeric
1/2 tsp. ground cloves

Cut cucumbers to desired thickness. In sink, layer cucumber rounds and sprinkle pickling salt between each layer. Cover with ice and let stand for 2 hours.
Wash and drain cucumbers after time is up.

In a large stainless steel pot, combine vinegar, sugar, and spices and bring to a boil. Place cucumbers into boiling mixture and bring back to a boil.

Prepare jars for pickles as directed and pack cukes into jars, dipping liquid out of pot over the cukes in the jars leaving 1/4" headway at top. Place clean, dry lids on jars and secure lid rings. Place in very low boiling water bath with water up to neck of jars until jar lids pop to indicate seal (about 10-15 minutes).

Let cool on counter and store as desired. Can be opened and eaten after a couple of weeks. Will last a year in jars.

fishnlady

Thanks Woody and Mdollar. I looked through every single recipe at that site but none use prepared mustard. I suspect my Grandmother used what she had on hand. During the depression years people made do with what they had and she might not have had mustard seed. Once she made it up and liked it she probably used that from then on. Thanks again.

Cook's Airport

I use Mrs. Wages Kosher Dill Pickle Mix (follow the directions on the pkg.), add 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp. mustard seed, 1 bay leaf and a red chile pepper if desired. Pack cukes in jar, and seal. Wonderful!

Pat G

I'm a little confused. You use pickles yet you are making pickles? What kind of pickles go into the recipe?

They all sound so good just reading the recipes makes my mouth water.
Thanks for all of the recipes.

craftybear

thanks for the recipes

nancyh58

My husband tried some "Sun Pickles" at a meeting somewhere and wants me to make them. He has no idea who brought them. I have no idea where to start since I've never made pickles in my life (don't like them myself). Can anyone give me a clue of where to find such a recipe? Thank you! ;-)

wvdek

I Googled Sun Pickle and it came up with 1, 600,000 hits. Yep, 1, 600,000. Go figure. Guess you will just have to keep making them till you find the right recipe. :roll:

quiltinghere

Sorry just saw your question. I use 'pickles' (4-6") as opposed to "cucumbers" (8-10"). They're smaller in size when ready to pick.

Pat G

Thanks. I have got to make some of these. All of the recipes sound delicious.