ZUNI CAFé ZUCCHINI PICKLES

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Refrigerator pickles for some of the zucchini bounty I am anticipating from second planting of zukes. Note - this is a REFRIGERATOR pickle recipe - not intended for canning & storing in the pantry. Adapted from Judy Rodgers' "The Zuni Café Cookbook" nabbed from the LA Times Food & Drink Weekly.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Vegetable

Time P2DT15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb zucchini
1 small yellow onion
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds, crushed (yellow & brown)
1 teaspoon turmeric, ground

Steps:

  • Wash and trim the zucchini, then slice them one-sixteenth-inch thick; a mandoline works best. Slice the onion very thin as well.
  • Combine the zucchini and onions in a large but shallow nonreactive bowl, add the salt and toss to distribute. Add a few ice cubes and cold water to cover, then stir to dissolve the salt.
  • After about 1 hour, taste and feel a piece of zucchini -- it should be slightly softened. Drain and pat dry.
  • Combine the vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, mustard seeds and turmeric in a small saucepan and simmer for 3 minutes. Set aside until just warm to the touch. (If the brine is too hot, it will cook the vegetables and make the pickles soft instead of crisp.).
  • Return the zucchini to a dry bowl and pour over the cooled brine. Stir to distribute the spices. Transfer the pickle to jars, preferably ones that have "shoulders" to hold the zucchini and onions beneath the surface of the brine. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least a day before serving to allow the flavors to mellow and permeate the zucchini, turning them a brilliant chartreuse color.

Arlene Davidson
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These pickles are a great way to use up extra zucchini and they're also a delicious snack.


Juma Jin
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These pickles are amazing!


Anoy Sarkar
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These pickles are the perfect addition to any picnic or barbecue.


Mr Hassan Yuusuf
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I love the crunch of these pickles. They're also very flavorful.


MITCHELL DAMARIES
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These pickles are a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals. They're also a good source of vitamins and minerals.


Dalina Naidoo
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I'm not a big fan of pickles, but these zucchini pickles are an exception. They're so flavorful and delicious!


Jeff Andera
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These pickles are so easy to make and they're so delicious! I've already made them several times and I'm sure I'll be making them again and again.


Casper Cee
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I love the sweet and sour flavor of these pickles. They're the perfect addition to any sandwich or salad.


Emma Sandman
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These pickles are a great way to use up extra zucchini and they're also a delicious snack.


Nana Nana
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These pickles are amazing!


Kirabo Resty
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These pickles are the perfect addition to any picnic or barbecue.


IMRAN KHIN IMRAN KHIN
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I love the crunch of these pickles. They're also very flavorful.


Marilynn McDonald
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These pickles are a great way to add some flavor to your meals. They're also a good source of vitamins and minerals.


John Rai
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I've made these pickles several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Salita khadka
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These pickles are a great way to use up extra zucchini. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.


Taj Noor
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I love the unique flavor of these pickles. They're not too sweet and not too sour.


bKash Moznu
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These pickles are the perfect addition to any sandwich or salad. They're also great for snacking on.


Hassan Razaq
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I've never made pickles before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great!


Darrion Allen
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I made these pickles for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Kal-El
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These pickles are so easy to make and they're so delicious! I love the sweet and sour flavor.