Easy Zucchini Pickles Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced
• 0.5 pound onions, quartered and thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup salt
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

Instructions

1. Combine zucchini and onions in a large bowl, then cover with water. Add salt and stir until it dissolves. Let the vegetables soak for a minimum of 2 hours. Drain well and transfer them to a large pot.
2. In a saucepan, bring sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, celery seed, turmeric, and yellow mustard to a boil. Pour this mixture over the drained zucchini and onions. Allow it to stand for at least 2 more hours to infuse the flavors.
3. Put the pot containing the vegetables, spices, and pickling liquid on the stove and bring it to a boil. Let it boil for 3 minutes to ensure proper preservation.
4. While the mixture boils, check three quart-sized jars for any cracks or rust on the rings, and discard any that are defective. Keep the good jars immersed in simmering water until the vegetables are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings using warm, soapy water.
5. Tightly pack the vegetables into the hot, sterilized jars, ensuring you fill them to within 1/4 inch of the top. Use a clean knife or a thin spatula to run around the insides of the jars and remove any trapped air bubbles. Wipe the rims clean with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Seal the jars by topping them with lids and tightly screwing on the rings.
6. Place a rack at the bottom of a large stockpot, then fill it halfway with water. Bring the water to a boil and carefully lower the jars (2 inches apart) into the boiling water using a jar holder. Add more boiling water as needed to cover the jars by at least 1 inch. Bring the water back to a rolling boil, then cover the pot and process for 10 minutes.
7. Carefully remove the jars from the stockpot and allow them to rest, several inches apart, for a full 24 hours. After this time, press the center of each lid to make sure it doesn't move up or down, which indicates a proper seal. Remove the rings for storage and keep the jars in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition

• Calories: 20 kcal
• Fat Content: 0 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 2 mg
• Protein Content: 0 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g