Mustard Seed Pickle Recipe

 

This Mustard Seed Pickle Recipe has been in our family for several generations now. Some people call this recipe Bread and Butter Pickles, but my family has always called them Mustard Seed Pickles. They are a little on the sweet side and delicious with sandwiches or as a compliment to most any kind of meat. On the day we made these pickles we were preparing for a Pickle Canning Class that we had been asked to present for one of the church groups in our community. My daughter and husband were great helpers on pickle making day!

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How To Make The Mustard Seed Pickle Recipe

We start With Washing Our Cucumbers.

When the cucumbers have been washed, slice them. Layer the sliced cucumbers into a colander and sprinkle each layer with a little bit of salt.

The salt will help pull the excess water from the cucumbers. Make sure you set your colander on top of a plate or bowl as the cucumbers will weep and the water needs a place to go.

After the weeping process, the cucumbers can be cooked with the pickle brine for a few minutes. Then packed into hot sterilized jars and sealed. 

I was very grateful to have my daughter Robbin from Genevieve Farm and my husband Leonard help me on pickling day. We made 36 pints of pickles and folks that's a lot of pickles!

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After the jars have been filled and sealed, then we place them in the hot water bath for a few minutes and when the time is complete, then we move them to a holding place for 24 hours. During the holding and cooling time you can listen for the little pop's of the lids, that will let you know that the seal is complete.

Mustard Seed Pickles are delicious and a family favorite here at the cottage!

From Cucumber Vine to The Pickle Jar, 

truly a delicious art that

 I am so happy to share with you!

Thanks so much for stopping by the cottage today and spending some time in the kitchen with us. I always love being able to pass along vintage recipes to folks who want to preserve not only the food but also the art of preserving it. May God bless you as we continue to share with others on our journey.

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen

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