May 01, 2020
Recipes
Sweet and Sour Squash Pickles
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 8 Whole Cloves
- 2 Whole Star Anise Pods
- 1 TBS Kosher Salt
- 1 TBS Ground Mustard
- 1 TBS Mustard Seeds
- ½ tsp Whole Black Peppercorns
- 2 Cloves Garlic, peeled & sliced thin
- 2 Yellow Squash, medium size
Directions:
- Wash squash thoroughly and trim both ends
- Using a mandolin, thinly slice squash into ¼” thick rounds
- Place squash in 1 pint mason jar
- In a small saucepan bring vinegar, sugar, garlic, and spices to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar
- Reduce heat and simmer liquid for 10 minutes
- Carefully pour hot brine over squash, filling the jar within ½” from the top
- With a fork, gently press whole spices down into the brine
- Gently tap the jar to remove air bubbles
- Seal the jar by tightly screwing the lid on
- Let cool to room temperature
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours
- Remove from the fridge and enjoy!