squash pickles

(1 RATING)
21 Pinches
Sterlington, LA
Updated on Jul 14, 2013

When I was growing up, Oneta Green used to make these pickles every summer and would give me a jar. I loved them. They are good to eat by themselves and even better on a hamburger.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Canning/Preserving
yield 6 pints

Ingredients

  • 8 cups squash, sliced
  • 2 cups yellow onions, sliced
  • 2 cups green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large jar pimentos, drained
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mustard seed
  • 2 tablespoons celery seed
  • 3 teaspoons salt

How To Make squash pickles

  • Step 1
    Soak squash, onions, and peppers in ice water with 1/2 cup salt for two hours. Pour water off and drain.
  • Step 2
    Bring sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, celery seed, and salt to boil. Add pimento, and let boil.
  • Step 3
    Add squash mixture; bring to simmer. then turn of heat. Let set 45 - 60 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Fill sterile jars, and process in hot water bath for 10 minutes. Chill before serving.

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