Lee's Bread and Butter Squash Pickles

Lee's
Lee's @Lees
Texas

I literally discovered how wonderful these squash pickles are accidently. I had run short on cucumbers and wanted to use up all my pickling liquid and spices. So yellow squash it was, and continues to be a favorite every year.

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Ingredients

  1. QuartSize Canning Jars
  2. 5 CupsDistilled White Vinegar
  3. 4 CupsWhite Granulated Sugar
  4. 1/2 TeaspoonTurmeric Powder
  5. 8-10Medium Yellow Squash 1/4" Slices
  6. Onion Slices as Needed
  7. 1/2 TeaspoonMustard Seeds
  8. 1/2 TeaspoonCelery Seeds
  9. 1/2 TeaspoonTable Salt
  10. 2-3 SprigsFresh Dill Weed
  11. 2Smashed Garlic Cloves
  12. 1/2Jalapeño Sliced

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large stockpot, bring cider vinegar, sugar, and Turmeric spice to a rolling boil. Let boil for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside.

  2. 2

    Boil mason jars and lids for at least 2 minutes, to clean and sterilize.

  3. 3

    Put each spice as listed into all jars, except for the Turmeric.

  4. 4

    Pack each jar as tight as you can with the yellow squash slices. Putting a layer of onion slices halfway up the jar. When finished, ladle vinegar hot vinegar mixture into each jar, leaving a 1/4" headspace. Tap the sides each jar with a wooden spoon to release any air bubbles.

  5. 5

    Put lids and bands onto your finished jars. Process in a water bath for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    When done, let jars rest until they are fully cooled, and tops have sealed. I usually let mine age for a month or so before I enjoy them for full flavor development, but you certainly don't have to. Enjoy. Note: (These pickles can just be cold packed (not processed in a water bath) and just kept refrigerated.)

  7. 7

    This recipe will roughly do 3-4 quarts of pickles. I do much larger batches, so I tried to scale everything down for this recipe. I also do many different variations of these pickles. Different vinegars, sugar content, different spices, etc. But this is my go to variation.

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