Bea and Bill's Bread and Butter Pickles

Ingredients

• 4 cups cucumbers, sliced
• 1/2 cup white onion, diced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, black pepper, and ginger. Mix well.
2. Pack the cucumber mixture into sterilized jars.
3. Place the jars in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the jars from the pot and let cool. The pickles are ready to eat.

Interesting Facts

• Bread and butter pickles were first invented in the 1920s.
• The name comes from the sugar and vinegar that is used to make the pickles.
• The pickles are usually served with burgers and sandwiches.
• They can also be used to top salads or as a side dish.