Pickled Squash

Serves: 6

Fatima Kris

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

58

Sweetness

55

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Salt

2.25 cups

White Sugar

2 tsps

Mustard Seed

1 tsp

Celery Seed

Directions:

1

In a large non-aluminum pot, combine the squash, bell pepper, and onions

2

Cover with salt, and let stand for 2 hours to release the liquids

3

Stir occasionally

4

Just before the 2 hours are up, combine the sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric and celery seed in a saucepan

5

Bring to a boil

6

Drain the salty liquid from the vegetables

7

Pour the spice brine over the vegetables, and let stand for 2 more hours

8

Bring to a boil once again, and simmer for about 5 minutes

9

Ladle into 1 pint sterile jars, filling with the liquid to within 1/4 inch of the top

10

Wipe rims with a clean towel, and run a thin spatula around the inside of the jar to remove air bubbles

11

Seal with lids and rings

12

Process for 10 minutes in a simmering water bath to seal completely