At the farmers market they have cucumbers for 50 cents each. They are
about 12-14 inches long and have a good girth. So I decided to make my
bread and butter pickles instead of buying them for about 3.50 a jar
or more.

So the first thing I do is thinly slice my cukes in many slices, it
usually works out to one cuke per 24 oz jar. Then I put them in a
large bowl and give them a good salting a good mix and cover and let
them sit in the fridge for about three hours.

Then I make my vinegar solution by mixing usually 2 parts water to 1
part apple cider or maybe white distilled vinegar. Then I add my
spices I will most often as the sweetener add 1/2 to 1 sugar per
vinegar. Then usually about 1/4 tsp mustard seeds or even 1/8 for a
small batch. Then I cut some green onions in about 1 inch strips and
throw that in the vinegar solution. Then I place it over a low flame
and make sure the sugar has completely dissolved.
I will then take the cucumber water that has been pulled out of the
cukes by the salt and add that to the vinegar. There is some great
flavor in there.

When my vinegar solution comes to a light boil I will fill my empty
jars with the cuke slices and then pour in the vinegar. Very lightly I
will put on the lids and tightening them only fingertip tight. Then
place the jars in my air fryer oven and set it to 190 F for about 35
minutes. I usually just leave it in there over night to cool and the
next day ensure the lids have tightened and then store the jars on a
shelf somewhere.
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