""Bread 'n' butter doesn't have to mean sugary," says Acheson. For some spice to counter the slight sweetness of these pickles, he added a smidge of red pepper flakes, anise-like fennel seeds, and allspice berries. Puree and stir into a vinaigrette, stack alongside fried chicken, or chop them up for deviled eggs...."
INGREDIENTS
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7 1/2 cups 1/4-inch-thick zucchini slices
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2 medium-size sweet onions, thinly sliced
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2 1/2 tablespoons pickling salt, divided
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3/4 cup firmly packed fresh celery leaves, torn
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2 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
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2 cups water
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
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3/4 teaspoon curry powder
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3/4 teaspoon celery seeds
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
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6 dried allspice berries