Zucchini Dill Pickles Recipes

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.

ZUCCHINI DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• If using 4" zucchini, halve lengthwise. If using 8" zucchini, halve crosswise, then quarter lengthwise. Place in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons salt and 4 cups ice. Add cold water to cover. Top with a plate to keep submerged. Let sit for 2 hours. Drain; rinse.
• Divide dill sprigs and next 6 ingredients between 2 clean, hot 1-quart jars; set aside.
• Bring vinegar, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons salt, and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Working in batches, add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until khaki in color and slightly pliable, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, transfer zucchini to jars.
• Divide hot syrup between jars to cover zucchini, leaving 1/2" space on top. Wipe rims, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Allow at least a week to pickle before eating.

ZUCCHINI PICKLES

Steps:

• In a wide saucepan combine the water, vinegar, salt, mustard seed, and peppercorns.
• Bring to a gentle bubble and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile combine the zucchini, onion, garlic and red bell pepper in a large bowl and toss to combine.
• Pour the hot liquid over the vegetables. Scatter on the dill leaves and stir to mix. Cover the bowl tightly and allow to stand at room temperature for 4 hours.
• Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and drain off the liquid to serve.

ZUCCHINI PICKLES

Steps:

• Combine zucchini and onions in a large bowl; sprinkle with canning salt and cover with cold water. Let stand 2 hours; rinse and drain., In a large saucepan, bring remaining ingredients to a boil. Pour over zucchini and onions; cover and let stand 2 hours., Transfer to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Carefully ladle hot mixture into 4 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars in canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

CRISP ZUCCHINI PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl or crock, combine all the vegetables, including the garlic.
• Sprinkle them with the salt; stir and let the vegetables stand three hours.
• Drain well.
• Combine the sugar, vinegar, water and spices in a large preserving kettle and heat to boiling.
• Stir in the vegetables and heat again to boiling.
• Pack the vegetables into clean, hot pint jars to within 1/2-inch of each jar's top.
• Pour in the hot liquid to within 1/2-inch of each top.
• Wipe off the tops and threads of the jars with a damp cloth.
• Put on prepared lids and seal as the manufacturer directs.
• Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.