Pepper And Garlic Zucchini Pickles Recipes

PEPPER AND GARLIC ZUCCHINI PICKLES

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• In the bottom of each jar, layer 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 4 garlic cloves, and two sprigs fresh dill.
• Bring remaining ingredients to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. Cool to room temperature.
• Pour the brine mixture over the zucchini, filling the jar. 4.Refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving. Pickles will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

ZUCCHINI AND CHERRY PEPPER PICKLES

Steps:

• Toss the zucchini, cherry peppers, carrot and celery with 1 tablespoon salt in a colander. Let drain 30 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels. Transfer to a bowl.
• Bring 1 1/2 cups water, the vinegar, sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, the thyme sprigs, garlic, coriander seeds, peppercorns and cloves to a simmer in a medium saucepan and cook 5 minutes. Pour over the zucchini mixture; let cool. Discard the thyme sprigs. Refrigerate overnight or up to 2 weeks.

HOT AND SPICY ZUCCHINI PICKLES

Steps:

• In large bowl layer 1/3 zucchini, 1/3 ice, 1/3 salt. Repeat layering two more times. Weight down with heavy plate. Allow to sit at room temperature for 3 hours.
• Remove any of the remaining ice, and drain zucchini in colander.
• In large pot combine vinegar, water, sugar and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
• To each hot sterlized pint jars add one red chilie pepper, one green chilie pepper, one bay leaf, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed. Pack zucchini into jars leaving 1/2 headspace.
• Pot hot vinegar mixture into jars, leaving 1/2" headspace. Remove any bubbles. Wipe rims and add lids.
• Process in water bath for 10 minute, start timing once water is boiling.

ZUCCHINI PICKLES WITH CHILIES AND GARLIC

Steps:

• In a nonreactive saucepan, stir together the vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, salt, chilies and garlic. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Place the zucchini in a large heatproof container and pour the hot liquid over them. Let stand until cool. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before usin