Sweet Chunk Zucchini Pickles

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place zucchini in a large bowl; cover with 1 gallon water. Stir in pickling lime; set aside for 24 hours. Drain and rinse zucchini a few times. Cover with remaining 1 gallon water. Set aside for 3 hours; drain.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat sugar, vinegar, pickling spice, and salt in a large pot over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Stir in zucchini; cover and set aside for 24 hours.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bring zucchini mixture to a simmer over medium heat; cook for 35 minutes. Cool.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Inspect 10 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pack zucchini into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (50 servings total)