Delicious Pickled Zucchini Recipe

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Delicious Pickled Zucchini Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 10, 2024

This pickled zucchini recipe is a great way to preserve your summer zucchini harvest and add a burst of tangy flavor to your meals. The combination of vinegar, sugar, and spices creates a delicious pickling liquid that perfectly complements the fresh zucchini slices.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, mustard seeds, celery seeds, salt, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Add the zucchini slices to the boiling liquid and cook for 1-2 minutes, until slightly softened.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the zucchini cool in the liquid for 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer the zucchini and pickling liquid to a clean glass jar. Let it cool to room temperature.
  5. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Enjoy your homemade pickled zucchini!

Interesting Facts

  • Pickled zucchini can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • You can customize the pickling spices to suit your taste preferences.
  • Pickled zucchini can be served as a side dish, added to sandwiches, or chopped up and used in salads.