Cucumber Pickle | Bread & Butter Pickle | Refrigerator Pickle | Pickle for Burger & Sandwich

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Cucumber pickle is a refrigerator pickle which is also known as Bread & Butter pickle. Because this pickle first came into the market in the name of "Fanning's Bread & Butter Pickle" in United state. From that day, It is very famous in this name. This pickle is normally used in burger / sandwich / wrap etc. It is very famous in American & European continent. It is normally easily available in supermarket in American & European continent. But in all Asian country, It may not be available in all place. Still, Homemade is the best always as it can be made easily at home, why will you buy? Make it in your own kitchen and enjoy the best taste.

So, lets go to the recipe. 

Preparation Time : 10 minutes

Cook Time       : 5 minutes

Serves            : 15-20 people


Ingredients:

  • English Cucumber- 1 large
  • Salt- 1 tablespoon
  • White Vinegar- 1 cup
  • Sugar- 1/2 cup
  • Black Peppercorn-1 teaspoon
  • Yellow Mustard Seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
  • Celery/ Carom Seeds- 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric Powder- 1 pinch
  • Light Crushed Garlic- 3 large cloves
  • Seeded & Chopped Jalapeno- 1 whole

How to Make:

  1. Take a washed large English cucumber. Sliced it. Slice should not be too thick or too thin.
  2. Add salt and coat with a wooden spatula.
  3. Place them into a strainer and keep the strainer on a bowl. So that, extra water(Salt will release from cucumber) will be collected into the bowl.
  4. Leave it for 2 hours in refrigerator.
  5. Now take a sauce pan for brine.
  6. Pour vinegar followed by sugar.
  7. Add all spices. Give a good mix and bring into a boil.
  8. After boiling, cook the brine for 3 minutes. 
  9. Turn off the heat and keep aside.
  10. When you get your cucumber, you can see it has drained lots of salt water. Discard this water. 
  11. Then take a sterilized dry glass jar. Transfer sliced cucumber into it with a tong/spoon. Don't use hand.
  12. Add crushed garlic & chopped jalapeno into it.
  13. Pour the warm brine.
  14. Close the jar and keep it in fridge for 3 days.
  15. After that your pickle is ready to serve.
  16. You can enjoy your pickle upto 6 months.

My Tip: 

  • Try to choose cucumber with less seed for pickle.
  • Any type of cucumber can be used with less seed.
  • Always use clean & dry spoon/tong to take out the pickle. It will keep your pickle fresh and give a long life.

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