Title: Super Zucchini Chunk Pickles
Categories: Pickles
Yield: 1 Batch
6 lg Zucchini; up to 8
6 c Vinegar
10 c Sugar
2 tb Pickling spices
1 c Hydrated lime
1 ga Water
In a 3 gallon glass, enamel, or plastic container, dissolve lime in a
gallon of water. Add zucchini & soak for 24 hours. Pour off lime
water & rinse squares very well in cold water, allowing water to run
at least 10 minutes. When rinsed, allow to drain on absorbant
material for 3 hours.
In large stainless steel or enameled ketty, combine vinegar & sugar.
Stir well & add pickling spices. Add zucchini & let stand for another
24 hours.
Now you are nearing perfection! Bring to full rolling boil & boil 35
minutes. You may want to add green food coloring for brightly colored
chunks. Pack into hot jars, seal & water bath 15 minutes.
Recipe by Oregon State University Extension Service
