Who doesn't, right?
I love to preserve food, and this summer I wanted to try pickling. Now, for me, I don't really like pickles. I guess you could say that I'm picky about my pickles or pickled items. I like them a bit sweet and a bit sour.
My guidebook for pickling is this beautiful book.
This week I received some zucchini and summer squash in my CSA box and thought that I would try and different take on this troublesome veggie.
Pickled Zucchini Relish
By Rick Field and Rebecca Courchesne
Recipe copied from the book listed above
2lbs. zucchini ( I mixed in squash too- half and half)
1 large yellow or white onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 Tbsp salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tsp celery seeds
1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
Directions:
1. Chop, chop, chop...Chop zucchini (and squash), onion, and red bell pepper into small pieces. Place in a non-reactive bowl with the salt. Mix to combine. Cover and let it sit at room temperature for at least 6 hours, but you can leave it sitting for a whole day.
2. The next day...have your jars and lids ready to go.
3. Drain and rinse the zucchini mixture a couple times.
4. Place the zucchini mixture into a saucepan and add the sugar, vinegar, celery seeds, nutmeg, turmeric, pepper, and 1 cup of water. Stir. This smells so good!
5. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, and until it becomes slightly thickened.
6. Ladle the hot relish into the jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Remove bubbles and adjust the headspace. Wipe the rims and seal with the lids.
7. Process jars for 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath.
8. The sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to a year. :0)
One of my favorite comfort foods is egg salad. I love egg salad. When I'm having a bad day, nothing makes me feel better like yummy egg salad, well, and a cookie. This is a good alternative to pickled relish and will be a perfect addition to my comforting egg salad.
Now I need a sandwich...at least I have the relish ready! :0)
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