Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups apple cider vinegar 
• 1 cup granulated sugar 
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar 
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper 
• 6 medium cucumbers, sliced thin 
• 8 heat-seal bags 

Directions

1. In a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, bring vinegar, granulated sugar, brown sugar, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, dried red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to a rolling boil. Cool to room temperature. 
2. Divide sliced cucumbers between 8 bags and pour vinegar mixture evenly between bags. 
3. Using a vacuum sealer with Wet Vac & Seal feature, seal each bag. 
4. Refrigerate bags up to 3 months. 

Serves: 32 (1/4 cup each)

TEST KITCHEN TIP: Stand bag up on counter vertically to eliminate air bubbles. If necessary, rest bag in an open kitchen drawer in order to keep it upright. For best results, use Hamilton Beach Easy Fill Vacuum Sealer bags and do not exceed MAX LIQUID FILL line (approximately half full).