Spicy Pickled Squash with Cumin

This cumin spiced pickled squash not only created a gorgeous photo in our July/August issue, it's a simple recipe to make for you and your family at home with so many versatile uses. 

July 03, 2018

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds summer squash
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 carrot, peeled into ribbons
  • 4 tablespoons salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds (or brown mustard seeds for a spicier pickle)
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, more or less to taste
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 6 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 cup water

Preparation

1. Wash Squash and cut into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Put rounds into bowl and add red onion and carrot ribbons. 

2.  Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons salt, toss to combine, and let sit for two hours. 

3.  Rinse well and drain. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, and garlic and toss. Pack squash mixture tighty into clean pint jars. 

4.  Using a non-reactive pot, heat vinegar, honey, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, and water, bringing to a boil. 

5.  Turn off stove and ladle the liquid over squash, until 1/2 inch from top. Boil 15 minutes to process. 

 

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds summer squash
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 carrot, peeled into ribbons
  • 4 tablespoons salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds (or brown mustard seeds for a spicier pickle)
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, more or less to taste
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 6 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 cup water
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