These Sweet and Savory Pickled Jalapeño Will be Your New Favorite
Sometimes the happiest discoveries are when you make a family recipe your own. My mother in law was famous for her sweet and savory bread and butter pickles. I wanted something a little spicier to go with barbecue or just sandwiches. Her recipe is first, then my updated recipe for bread and butter jalapeño peppers follows. Jane's Bread and Butter Pickles Ingredients: 4 quarts cucumbers washed and sliced (do not peel) 1 white onion 1 large bell pepper, washed and seeded 1/2 cup salt Syrup ingredients: 4 cups brown sugar 5 cups cider vinegar 2 Tablespoons mustard seed 1 tablespoon celery seed A pinch of ground cloves 2 teaspoons turmeric Directions: Slice white onions and cut thin strips of bell pepper. Add cucumbers to a large bowl with the onion and peppers. Mix in salt and let stand 4 hours. Rinse repeatedly in cold water and drain well. Fill sterilized mason jars with the vegetable mixture. Ladle the hot syrup into the ja...