For quick last-minute pickling, try these easy bread-and-butter pickles. Save the liquid to use in coleslaw or potato salad.
- Portion size 2 servings
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Ingredients
Method
Scrub cucumbers and trim off ends. Thinly slice cucumbers and onions; place in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat; let stand for 2 hours.
Drain vegetables but do not rinse. Pack into freezer containers.
In saucepan, bring sugar, vinegar, pickling spice, celery seeds, and hot pepper flakes (if using) to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and pour over vegetables to cover; let cool. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator.
Nutritional facts <b>Per 2 tbsp (25 mL):</b> about
- Sodium 5 mg
- Protein trace
- Calories 21.0
- Total fat 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 0 g
- Total carbohydrate 5 g
%RDI
- Iron 1.0
- Folate 1.0
- Vitamin C 2.0