Microwave Bread and Butter Pickles

Who knew the microwave was a pickles best friend? Cucumbers, onions and spices become crisp and delicious in minutes!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 37 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup distilled white vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon celery seed
• 1 large cucumber, sliced
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Transfer to sterile containers. Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving.