Zucchini pickle

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsFresh zucchini
2smallsOnions
¼cupPickling or kosher salt
2cupsSugar
2teaspoonsMustard seed
1teaspoonCelery salt
1teaspoonTurmeric
3cupsVinegar

Directions

Wash zucchini and cut in thin slices. Peel and cut onions in quarters, then slice very thin. Add to zucchini. Cover zucchini and onions with 1 inch water and add salt. Let stand 2 hours. Drain thoroughly.

Bring remaining ingredients to boiling. Pour over zucchini and onions. Let stand 2 hours. Bring all ingredients to boiling point and heat 5 minutes.

Pack hot into hot jars, leaving ¼ inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps. Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath.

Yield: 4 half pints.