Buttercrunch Cucumber Pickles

This is a great way to store a surplus of summer cucumbers so you can enjoy them throughout the winter. A jar makes a great gift – for free printable gift tags click here (pdf).

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Buttercrunch Cucumber Pickles




 
3-4 telegraph cucumbers, very thinly sliced (about 12 cups)
4 large onions, peeled and very thinly sliced
½ cup salt
3½ cups sugar
4 cups white vinegar
2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp celery seed
2 tbsp mustard seed
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced



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Prep time:: 20 mins + 12 hours standing
Cook time:: 15 mins
Makes:: 4 large jars

3-4 telegraph cucumbers, very thinly sliced (about 12 cups)
4 large onions, peeled and very thinly sliced
½ cup salt
3½ cups sugar
4 cups white vinegar
2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp celery seed
2 tbsp mustard seed
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Place sliced cucumber and onions in a large, non-corrosive bowl, sprinkle with salt and cover with cold water. Leave at least 12 hours then drain off all liquid. Place the sugar, vinegar, turmeric, celery, mustard and garlic in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the drained cucumbers and onions. As soon as the liquid boils remove from heat and transfer to sterilised jars, leaving 1cm gap at the top. Screw down tightly with sterilised lids and store in a cool place.

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8 comments

I have made this a few times i sliced cucumbers and onion with a mandolin My Granddaughter loves it on cold meat in her wraps

Jackie February 14, 2019

Can you cut cucumbers in rounds?

Kin007 February 09, 2019

do rinse the cucumbers after they have soaked for 12 hours in salted water?

francesm April 20, 2018

Do you slice the cucumbers as in the picture here or in rounds?

janeh March 19, 2017

My cucumbers are just coming to an enc here in northland at the end of May! Thankyou warm weather! I just made my first ever pickle with the easy recipe, I could barely wait until it had cooled to try it and wow beautiful, sweet and crisp! Went lovely on a left over corned beef and cheese sandwich. Thankyou!

Jess.m63 May 25, 2016

Hi Suzanne, You can use normal jars, just make sure they are sterilized properly. To read more on sterilizing, go to the tips and tricks section on the website here. Happy cooking!

Annabel Langbein August 05, 2014

Hi, I'm keen to make this, but a bit mystified about the plastic lids. Why plastic lids? Won't they be unable to seal properly? Is it ok to use normal jars instead?

SuzanneMoore March 21, 2013

Have just made this recipe, smells and tastes delicious :-)

Mary Wolters February 05, 2011