So, I got a bright idea, I think the farmers markets will still have cukes next month *cross your fingers* I know I am crossing mine. I am going to venture in to making my Grandma's Bread and butter pickles. Yes. I can't wait. Perhaps, I will gift jars for Christmas. Gift Pickles you say? Yes indeed the best present ever! They're so yummy, I remember having them with EVERY meal at my grandma Pratt's house. I am so excited. I have several cleaned out mason jars in assorted sizes. I just need lids and cukes and cider vinegar. ZOMG I'm stoked. I haven't had these pickles in years. My Grandma passed several years ago when I was in college. I can't wait to make these pickles of my past a present reality.
My Auntie Dee had the recipe and here it is, anyone brave enough to try it with me?
Grandma Pratt's Bread and Butter Pickles
About 25 Med cucumbers sliced
6 med onions sliced
1/2 cup corse salt
5 cups cider vinegar
5 cups white sugar
2 TBL. Mustard Seed
2 TBL Celery Seed
2 tsp tumeric
1/2 tsp Ground Cloves
Combine cukes, onions & salt in a big kettle. Stir so salt gets mixed well with the cukes & onions. Let stand for 3 hours.
Drain well.
Combine the rest of the ingredients in a large kettle & bring to a boil.
Add drained cukes & onions & heat to just about boiling.
Pack into clean hot pint jars, leaving about 1/8 inch head space.
Seal right away. Turning lids tight.
For the hot jars, I fill the first one up with hot wat
er, then pour it into the second jar & so on.
This makes about 6 pints
On a family note, today we visited PSCC. It was a good message on Marked. I will be visiting again next week.
On a walk a little while ago, Aurora tripped. She cried for a moment and then she got up. I said are you ok? She told me that the ground shouldn't be so hard and it needs to be soft. I asked her if she wanted me to make it soft. She said no, Jesus will make it soft. That's the mind of a precocious three year old for you.
Oh and Grandma Pratt, I miss you and love you!
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