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Microwave Bread-and-Butter Pickles

Microwave Bread-and-Butter Pickles deliver a crisp, sweet-tangy bite with subtle warmth from mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric. The quick microwave method keeps the cucumbers snappy while marrying them with onion and a bright vinegar-sugar brine. Perfect for topping burgers, pairing with barbecue, or adding a zippy accent to picnic spreads.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves24
  • DifficultyEasy
Microwave Bread-and-Butter Pickles
  1. 1

    In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the cucumber, salt, onion, mustard seeds, white sugar, distilled white vinegar, celery seed, and turmeric.

  2. 2

    Microwave on high for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring twice, until the cucumbers are tender and the onion is translucent.

  3. 3

    Transfer to sterile containers, seal, and refrigerate until serving.