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Fresh Zucchini Relish Recipe Easy Sweet Tangy Refrigerator Pickle

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A quick and easy sweet and tangy zucchini relish that is perfect as a refrigerator pickle. This fresh relish combines crunchy zucchini with a zingy vinegar brine and subtle herbal notes, ideal for summer meals and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh zucchini, finely chopped or shredded
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (yellow or white)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed (optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Finely chop or shred 4 cups of fresh zucchini, 1 medium onion, and 1 green bell pepper into roughly the same size pieces (about 15 minutes).
  2. Toss the chopped zucchini, onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon salt. Mix well and let sit for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to draw out excess moisture.
  3. Drain the vegetables using a fine mesh strainer or colander, pressing gently to remove as much liquid as possible.
  4. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon celery seed, and 1 teaspoon mustard seeds. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the drained vegetables in the bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine and let cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
  6. Transfer the relish to clean glass jars or airtight containers and refrigerate. Ready to enjoy after 24 hours, best after 3 days. Keeps fresh up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Do not skip the salting step to keep the relish crisp. Chop vegetables uniformly for even flavor absorption. Use clean jars and utensils to avoid off-flavors. The relish tastes best after resting for 3 days and keeps up to 3 weeks refrigerated. Variations include reducing sugar, adding heat with red pepper flakes or jalapeño, and adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley.

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