Easy No Cook Brine Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

 

This is the easiest bread and butter pickle recipe ever!  Simply mix up the brine and pour over the sliced cucumbers.  No cooking involved. 

Ingredients

7 c. cucumbers, sliced thin (peeling them is optional)
2 Tbs. pickling salt
2 sweet bell peppers, thinly sliced into strips
1 large onion, thinly sliced into half rings
2 c. sugar
1 c. vinegar
1 tsp. celery seed
1 Tbs. mustard seed
1 1/2 Tbs. pickling spice homemade or bought from the store

Directions

Place sliced cucumbers in a large glass or plastic bowl. We use an ice cream bucket to hold our bread and butter pickles.

Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and place them in the refrigerator for about an hour.  While the cucumbers are in the refrigerator, make the brine.

Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed and pickling spice in a bowl.  Stir to combine.

Remove cucumbers from the refrigerator. Drain the cucumber juice off.  Rinse under cold water and then drain again.

Add the sweet bell pepper, and onion to the cucumbers. Stir or toss to combine. 

Pour the brine over the cucumbers.  Mix well.

Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 2 days for better flavor.  Stir occasionally.    

Give the cucumbers a little stir to make sure they are covered with the brine.  Then serve and enjoy!  Keep the bread and butter pickles in the refrigerator.