Fiery Sweet and Tangy Bread & Butter Pickles
These Fiery Sweet and Tangy Bread & Butter Pickles are a modern twist on a classic favorite. With a kick of heat from Scotch Bonnet peppers, these pickles deliver a tantalizing blend of sweet and sour flavor. They are perfect for adding oomph to sandwiches, burgers, potato salads, or grilled meats. The robust pickling solution mingles with crunchy cucumbers and sweet onions, resulting in a vibrant flavor explosion. Note: Handle Scotch Bonnet peppers with care, as they are extremely spicy. Gloves are recommended.
4
Servings
480
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pickling cucumbers
3 lbs (under 5 inches long, ends trimmed, peeled, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds)
Sweet onion
1 large (peeled, sliced into thin rounds)
Pickling salt
2 tablespoons
Coriander seed
1 tablespoon
Yellow mustard seeds
1 tablespoon
Celery seed
1 teaspoon
Ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon
Apple cider vinegar
3 cups
Brown sugar
2 1/2 cups
Scotch Bonnet pepper
1 (stem removed, quartered)
Instructions
1
Prepare a wire rack by placing it in a rimmed baking sheet or lining it with a clean towel. Set aside.
2
Trim the ends off the cucumbers. Peel and slice them into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Combine cucumbers and onions with pickling salt in a large non-reactive bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse under cold water, and repeat the rinse. Set aside.
3
In a large non-reactive saucepan, combine coriander seed, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and mixture boils.
4
Add the cucumbers and onions to the vinegar mixture. Stir to combine thoroughly.
5
Prepare 4 clean pint jars by placing them on the baking sheet. Insert a canning funnel and add one-quarter of a Scotch Bonnet pepper to each jar.
6
Carefully ladle the vegetable mixture into each jar, ensuring there's at least 1/2 inch of headspace. Clean the jar rims with a damp towel and secure the lids tightly.
7
Place a canning rack in a boiling-water canner and fill with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
8
Using tongs, lower the filled jars onto the canning rack, ensuring they are covered by at least 1 inch of water. Cover and boil gently for 15 minutes.
9
Transfer the processed jars to a towel to cool. After 24 hours, check that the metal lids are concave, signaling a proper seal. Store unopened jars for up to 1 year at room temperature. Once opened, refrigerate for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
0.75g
Fat
120g
Carbs
2.5g
Protein
3.25g
Fiber
120g
Sugar
3050mg
Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Fiery Sweet and Tangy Bread & Butter Pickles?
They are a modern twist on a classic favorite featuring a tantalizing blend of sweet and sour flavor with a kick of heat from Scotch Bonnet peppers.
What is the main heat source in this recipe?
The heat comes from Scotch Bonnet peppers, which deliver a robust spice to the pickling solution.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
The recipe yields 4 servings based on the provided nutritional information.
How many calories are in one serving?
There are 480 calories per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 0.75g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in these pickles?
There are 120g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content of the pickles?
There is 2.5g of protein per serving.
How much sugar is in each serving?
Each serving contains 120g of sugar.
What is the sodium content per serving?
The sodium content is quite high at 3050mg per serving.
Is there any cholesterol in this recipe?
No, the cholesterol content is listed as null or zero.
How much fiber is in each serving?
There is 3.25g of fiber per serving.
How many total ingredients are needed?
A total of 10 ingredients are required for this recipe.
What type of cucumbers should be used?
The recipe calls for 3 lbs of pickling cucumbers that are under 5 inches long.
How should the onions be prepared?
One large sweet onion should be peeled and sliced into thin rounds.
How long should the cucumbers and onions be salted and refrigerated?
They should be refrigerated with pickling salt for at least 4 hours or overnight.
What kind of vinegar is used for the brine?
The recipe requires 3 cups of apple cider vinegar.
What type of sugar is used to sweeten the pickles?
The recipe uses 2.5 cups of brown sugar.
Which spices are included in the pickling liquid?
The spice blend includes coriander seed, yellow mustard seeds, celery seed, and ground turmeric.
How thick should the cucumber rounds be sliced?
Cucumbers should be sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
What safety precaution should be taken with Scotch Bonnet peppers?
Because they are extremely spicy, it is recommended to handle them with gloves and care.
How many jars are needed for this recipe?
The recipe is designed to fill 4 clean pint jars.
How much headspace is required in the canning jars?
Ensure there is at least 1/2 inch of headspace when ladling the mixture into jars.
How long should the jars be processed in the water bath?
The jars should be boiled gently in a canning rack for 15 minutes.
How do you check for a proper seal on the jars?
After 24 hours of cooling, check that the metal lids are concave, which indicates a proper seal.
What is the shelf life of unopened jars?
Unopened jars can be stored for up to 1 year at room temperature.
How long do the pickles last once the jar is opened?
Once opened, the pickles should be refrigerated and used within 1 month.
Do you need to rinse the vegetables after salting?
Yes, you must drain the vegetables and rinse them under cold water twice before adding them to the vinegar mixture.
What are the best uses for these pickles?
They are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, potato salads, or served with grilled meats.
How many Scotch Bonnet peppers are used in total?
One whole Scotch Bonnet pepper is used, which is stem-removed and quartered so one piece goes into each of the 4 jars.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to prepare a wire rack by placing it in a rimmed baking sheet or lining it with a clean towel.