Pickled Zucchini And Onions Food

ZUCCHINI PICKLES

Steps:

• 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 bubbles. 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 onto 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.

PICKLED ZUCCHINI AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, bay leaves, salt, and oregano. Cook over high heat until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
• Pour mixture over zucchini and onions. Let cool completely; refrigerate in an airtight container at least 3 hours.

QUICK-PICKLED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, chile flakes and 3 cups water to a simmer. Cook until the salt has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
• Divide the dill, garlic, zucchini and onions evenly between 2 quart-size mason jars.
• Pour the hot liquid into the mason jars to cover the ingredients and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Serve immediately or cover with lids and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

QUICK PICKLED ZUCCHINI AND RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Toss the zucchini, onion, and kosher salt together in a bowl, place the mixture in a colander or strainer and let sit for two hours to drain off any extra liquid.
• Place the zucchini and onions into a heat proof bowl or large measuring cup.
• Bring the cider vinegar, water, sugar, and pickling spice to a boil and pour it over the zucchini mixture. Let cool and then refrigerate for up to a week.

CUCUMBER N ZUCCHINI BREAD N BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Wash cucumbers and zucchini and cut off the ends. Slice crosswise into 1/8-inch slices. Toss in a large bowl with the salt and onion slices; cover with about 4 to 6 cups of ice cubes. Cover and let stand for 4 hours or refrigerate overnight.
• Prepare the boiling water bath. Add water to a large canner with rack and heat to about 180°. The water should be high enough to be at least 1 inch above the filled jars.
• Wash jars thoroughly and heat water in a small saucepan; put the lids in the saucepan and bring almost to the boil; lower heat to very low to keep the lids hot.
• Drain the cuke/zuke mixture in a large colander and rinse with cold water.
• Mix nigella seeds, mustard seeds,, dill seeds and distribute among the jars.
• Place garlic, one leaf per jar if using (for crispness).
• In a large pot (nonreactive) over medium heat, combine the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Add the drained cucumber mixture and bring to a boil. With a slotted spoon, loosely pack the vegetables in prepared jars. Ladle the hot liquid into jars.
• With a clean damp cloth wipe the rims of the jars then cover with 2-piece jar lids. Adjust the screw on rings firmly but do not over-tighten.
• Place filled in the prepared boiling water bath, adding more hot water as needed to bring the water up to about 1 inch above the jars. Bring the water to a boil. Cover and continue boiling for 10 minutes.
• Lift the jars out of the water and place on a rack to cool for 12-24 hours. Remove rings and label. Give it a week for flavors to meld.
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QUICK PICKLED ZUCCHINI OR YELLOW SQUASH OR ONION OR BELL PEPPER

Steps:

• Mix sugar, salt, vinegar and chosen spice.
• Add zucchini (or other veggies). Be sure veggies are covered, if not adjust.
• Let the flavors develop for at least 3 hours in the fridge.
• This keeps very well in the fridge.
• If you are doing a big batch, consider freezing after the 3 hours.
• If you do a bunch of small zip locks or container you will be able to take just enough out at one time.
• If in zip locks, you can lay them out to freeze and then put a bunch in a larger zip lock for easy handling in the freezer.
• Remember to mark them, especially if you do a bunch of different spice mixes.
• If you make cucumbers, test freeze them. I am not sure they would freeze well.

GRANDMA'S PICKLED FRESH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
• Scrub and trim the zucchini tops; cut crosswise into 1/4" - thick slices.
• In a mixing bowl, toss the zucchini with the olive oil; season with the onion powder, salt and pepper.
• Lay the zucchini slices on 2 large rimmed baking sheets without overlapping. Roast until zucchini are tender and undersides are a golden brown (about 10 - 12 minutes). Drain on a plate lined with paper towels; let cool.
• Transfer cooled zucchini to a mixing bowl; add the lemon juice, basil, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (optional). Give a gentle toss, and set aside.
• In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar to a boil. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 2-3 minutes). Let cool a-bit.
• Pour the reduced-vinegar over the zucchini; gently fold until well coated.
• Lay several slices of the zucchini in the bottom of a Mason jar. Fill the center with more slices so that the layer is even. Continue layering until the jar is full. (The garlic slivers can be placed randomly in the layers of zucchini, or completely omitted.).
• Press down on the zucchini to compress it. Pour the remaining reduced- vinegar over the slices so it covers the top layer.
• Chill for a minimum of 4 hours (longer is better). Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.
• COOK'S TIP: Try preparing eggplant and carrots in this same manner, DELICIOUS!
• COOK'S NOTE: Actual Preparation Time is 10 minutes plus chilling.