Dilled Zucchini Slices

• 2 lbs zucchini
• 1/2 cup pickling salt, divided
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 2 1/2 cups cider vinegar
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 heads fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 garlic cloves

1. Wash zucchini and cut into thin lengthwise slices.
2. Cover with 1 inch water and 1/4 cup salt.
3. Let stand for 2 hours.
4. Drain thoroughly.
5. Place celery seeds, and mustard seeds in a spice bag.
6. Add spice bag to the water, vinegar, sugar and remaining 1/4 cup salt.
7. Bring mixture to a boil.
8. Pour hot brine over zucchini slices and allow to stand for 2 hours.
9. Bring all ingredients to boiling point and cook for 5 minutes.
10. Place zucchini slices and brine into 4 clean and hot pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. To each jar add 1 head dill, 1/4 tsp cayenne, and 1 clove garlic. Seal.
11. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

zucchini, pickling salt, water, celery seeds, mustard seeds, cider vinegar, sugar, dill, cayenne pepper, garlic

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dilled-zucchini-slices-192984 (may not work)