Sweet Yellow Squash Pickles
Delightfully crunchy and tangy Sweet Yellow Squash Pickles, perfect for summer picnics and charcuterie boards.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Refrigerator Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups thinly sliced yellow squash
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the squash and onion by washing thoroughly and slicing.
- Let it sweat for about 30 minutes with salt.
- Create the brine by combining vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, and red pepper flakes in a pot.
- Combine and pack the squash and onion in mason jars.
- Pour the brine over the squash and onions in the jars.
- Seal the jars and let them cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Enjoy your pickles as a snack or side dish!
Notes
Best enjoyed after sitting for at least 24 hours; will last in the fridge for about 3-4 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pickles, yellow squash, summer recipes, refrigerator pickles, tangy, crunchy