Spicy Squash Refrigerator Pickles

Try this delicious and easy recipe for spicy squash refrigerator pickles for a healthy and flavorful snack. Using fresh veggies, these pickles are a great addition to any meal.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time30 minsCook Time4 hrsTotal Time4 hrs 30 mins

 9 sprigs fresh cilantro
 3 large cloves garlic, halved
 3 tsp. mixed peppercorns
 1-1/2 tsp. coriander seeds
 3 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
 1-1/2 lbs. yellow squash and zucchini, sliced into thin rounds.
 1/3 cups thinly sliced sweet onion
 1-1/4 cups apple cider vinegar
 1-1/4 cups water
 2 tsp. kosher salt
 2-1/2 tbsp honey

1

In a large glass jar or bowl that holds about 2 quarts, add the cilantro,
garlic, peppercorns, coriander, red pepper flakes, zucchini, and onion.

2

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring vinegar, water, salt,
and honey to a boil.

3

Pour hot mixture over contents in the jar, pressing down on the
vegetables so that brine covers them completely. Let cool on the
counter to room temperature.

4

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or 2 days for maximum flavor. Keeps in refrigerator for 2 months. Keeps in refrigerator for 2 months

Ingredients

 9 sprigs fresh cilantro
 3 large cloves garlic, halved
 3 tsp. mixed peppercorns
 1-1/2 tsp. coriander seeds
 3 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
 1-1/2 lbs. yellow squash and zucchini, sliced into thin rounds.
 1/3 cups thinly sliced sweet onion
 1-1/4 cups apple cider vinegar
 1-1/4 cups water
 2 tsp. kosher salt
 2-1/2 tbsp honey

Directions

1

In a large glass jar or bowl that holds about 2 quarts, add the cilantro,
garlic, peppercorns, coriander, red pepper flakes, zucchini, and onion.

2

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring vinegar, water, salt,
and honey to a boil.

3

Pour hot mixture over contents in the jar, pressing down on the
vegetables so that brine covers them completely. Let cool on the
counter to room temperature.

4

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or 2 days for maximum flavor. Keeps in refrigerator for 2 months. Keeps in refrigerator for 2 months

Notes

Spicy Squash Refrigerator Pickles