Gram-Miller's Bread and Butter Pickles

Ingredients

• 4 cups cucumbers, sliced
• 1 cup white onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers and onions.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, garlic powder, and allspice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions in the bowl. Let cool to room temperature.
4. Transfer the pickles to sterilized jars. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Bread and butter pickles are a classic American recipe that has been around since the 1800s.
• This recipe is called "bread and butter" because the pickles are sweet and tangy, like a slice of bread and butter.
• Pickles are a great way to add flavor to salads, sandwiches, and burgers.