zucchini pickles

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound onions, quartered and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup salt
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups apple vinegar
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 3 1-quart canning jars with lids and rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• place zucchini and onions into a large bowl, cover with water, and stir in salt until dissolved. let the vegetables soak in the salted water for at least 2 hours; drain and transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
• bring sugar, vinegar, celery seed, turmeric, mustard, and mustard seeds to a boil in a saucepan; pour the mixture over the zucchini and onions. let the mixture stand for at least 2 more hours. return zucchini, onions, and pickling liquid with spices to a large pot and bring to a boil. boil for 3 minutes.
• while vegetables are soaking in pickling liquid, sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. pack the zucchini and onion into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top with pickling liquid. run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air . wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. top with lids and screw on rings.
• place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. leave a 2-inch space between the jars. pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• remove the jars from the stockpot and place a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). store in a cool, dark area, and wait at least 24 hours before opening.