Pickled Yellow Squash
- 8 cups yellow squash, sliced thickly
- 2 cups onions, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1 cup green pepper, seeded and cut into large chunks
- Brine ingredients
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoons pimientos, chopped
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 3 cups sugar
- Put the squash in a large pot and salt heavily. Let stand for one hour.
- Drain the liquid from the squash. Take paper towels and wipe thoroughly until most of the salt is removed. Do not wash the squash!
- Prepare the brine and place in a large pot.
- Add the green pepper and bring to a boil.
- Add squash and onion.
- Return to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Put in jars leaving 1/2" headspace.
- Place lids, screw on bands finger-tight and process in a boiling water bath (5 minutes up to 1000 feet in elevation; 10 minutes from 1001 to 6000 feet; 15 minutes >6000 feet).
- Let jars cool; store in a cool, dark place.
yellow squash, onions, green pepper, ingredients, celery, mustard seeds, pimientos, white vinegar, sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pickled-yellow-squash-318691 (may not work)