Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles

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Do you love bread and butter pickles? Well then you are going to flip over Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles! They are a snap to prepare and have a zesty, tangy fresh flavor that goes fantastic on sandwiches or as an accompaniment to your meal. I found them along with a recipe for Pork Burgers made with a mixture of ground pork and fresh chorizo. They made an incredible taste sensation served together. Listen to this line-up:  

  • Brioche bun (I made sliders instead on Sweet Hawaiian Rolls)
  • mayo and ketchup (I made homemade Tomato Jam)
  • Pork Burger (made with ground pork, chorizo, ricotta cheese-mine was homemade, and chopped capers)
  • melted sharp cheddar cheese
  • bread and butter zucchini pickles
  • butter lettuce (I used red-leaf lettuce)

It was over-the-top scrumptious! Easy to make, especially when you assemble the pickles a day ahead so their flavors can meld.

Here is the recipe:

BREAD AND BUTTER ZUCCHINI PICKLES

  • SERVINGS: 1 QUART

These super-easy, sweet and tangy pickles get their brilliant yellow color from turmeric in the simple brine. 

  • 1 pound very firm medium zucchini, sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • Ice water
  • 1 1/2 cups unfiltered apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons brown or yellow mustard seeds, crushed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Preparation:
  1. In a large bowl, toss the zucchini and onion with 2 tablespoons of the kosher salt. Cover with ice water and let stand until just softened, about 45 minutes. Drain the zucchini and onion well and pat dry.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of salt with the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, mustard powder, turmeric and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar; let cool completely.
  3. Transfer the zucchini and onion to a 1-quart glass jar and pour in enough brine to cover. Seal with the lid and refrigerate overnight before serving.
Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles
Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles
MAKE AHEAD The pickles can be refrigerated in the brine for about a month.
Farmbar Pork Burgers with Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles
Farmbar Pork Burgers with Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles
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