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Incredibly Delicious Zucchini Pickle Recipe: A Crunchy, Tangy Delight!
If you love the crisp, tangy taste of pickles, but you’re looking for something a bit different, why not try making zucchini pickles? These vibrant, flavorful pickles are an excellent way to use up an abundance of summer zucchini while creating a unique and delicious snack or side dish. Whether you’re a pickle enthusiast or a newcomer to pickling, this zucchini pickle recipe is easy to make, requires just a few ingredients, and delivers big flavor.
Why Zucchini Pickles?
Zucchini, with its mild flavor and crisp texture, makes an excellent base for pickles. It absorbs the brine beautifully, taking on all the tangy, savory goodness of the pickling spices. Plus, zucchinis are in abundance during the summer months, making this recipe a great way to preserve them and enjoy their taste long after the harvest season ends.
Zucchini pickles offer a refreshing twist on the classic cucumber variety. They are crunchy, slightly sweet, and packed with a delightful blend of herbs and spices. They pair perfectly with sandwiches, burgers, or as a snack straight out of the jar.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
For this Incredibly Delicious Zucchini Pickle recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 4 cups, sliced)
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon salt (pickling or kosher salt works best)
- 3 cloves garlic (smashed or chopped)
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon dill seeds (or a few sprigs of fresh dill)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional, for a beautiful yellow color)
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds (optional, for an extra punch of flavor)
You can adjust the spices according to your personal preferences, adding more dill for a stronger herby flavor or reducing the sugar for a more tart pickle.
Instructions:
Follow these simple steps to make your zucchini pickles:
Step 1: Prepare the Zucchini
Wash the zucchinis thoroughly. Slice them into rounds (about 1/4 inch thick) or cut them into spears—whichever shape you prefer. If your zucchinis are on the larger side, you can slice them in half lengthwise before cutting them into half-moon shapes or spears. Set the zucchini aside in a bowl.
Step 2: Prepare the Pickling Brine
In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and salt. Once the brine is boiling, add the garlic, mustard seeds, dill seeds, black peppercorns, crushed red pepper flakes, celery seeds, and turmeric (if using). Let the brine simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the liquid with flavor.
