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Fresh Sweet Bread and Butter Refrigerator Pickles with Turmeric

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A quick and easy recipe for sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy refrigerator pickles with a unique turmeric twist, perfect for sandwiches, snacks, and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Kirby or pickling cucumbers, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds or half-moons
  • 2 cups (480 ml) white vinegar (or substitute apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry cucumbers well. Slice evenly into 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick rounds or half-moons and place in a large bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Add turmeric powder, mustard seeds, celery seeds, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Ladle hot brine over cucumbers in the bowl, tossing lightly to coat. Transfer mixture into clean glass jars, ensuring cucumbers are fully submerged with about 1/2 inch space at the top.
  4. Seal jars tightly and let cool to room temperature. Then place jars in the refrigerator.
  5. Allow pickles to marinate for at least 24 hours before eating. Flavor improves over a few days.

Notes

If cucumbers seem watery, salt and drain them in a colander for 20 minutes before pickling to maintain crunch. Use Kirby or pickling cucumbers for best texture. Turmeric stains easily—handle with care. Adjust sugar, vinegar, and water to taste for balanced flavor. Do not overfill jars to ensure even brining. Pickles improve in flavor after a couple of days in the fridge. Not suitable for traditional canning; store refrigerated and consume within 3 weeks.

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