On Jul 8, 3:08*pm, Becca > wrote:
> On 7/7/2010 7:55 PM, sf wrote:
>
> > Thanks, maybe I'll give that a try. *My GF and I have decided to try
> > making pickles even though between our two families one jar will last
> > more than a year. *I have a small watermelon whose nickname is pickles
> > and GF says cucumber pickles can be dead easy. *Do you have any *easy*
> > recipes for cucumber pickles? *I'm thinking maybe Bread and Butter
> > pickles are the easiest. *What do you think?
>
> This is the only recipe for Bread & Butter pickles that I have
>
> Bread and Butter Pickles
>
> 6 Pickling Cucumbers, wash
> 1 Cup White Vinegar
> 1 Cup Sugar
> 2 Cups Water
> 2 Tbsp Pickling Spice
> 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
> 2 Cloves Garlic, peeled
> 1 Red Chili, halved (Optional)
>
> Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place in a prepared
> jar together with the chili, if using.
>
> In a large pot over moderate heat, add vinegar, sugar, water, pickling
> spice, turmeric and garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil and carefully
> pour into the jar of cucumbers. Seal the lid and allow cooling to a room
> temperature. Refrigerate overnight and can be serve the next day.
>
> Becca

Oh, and they also had mustard seed in them.

N.