Refrigerator Pickled Zucchini Ribbons Recipes

Steps:

• Combine first nine ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
• Combine zucchini and onion in a large bowl and pour hot vinegar mixture over vegetables.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature for 3 hours.
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours before using.
• Store covered in refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

Steps:

• Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Halve onions lengthwise, and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Transfer vegetables to a colander set in a bowl. Toss well with salt. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, bring vinegar, sugar, and spices to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Rinse zucchini and onions well, and drain. Pat dry between paper towels.
• Transfer zucchini and onions to a large bowl; pour in brine. Transfer to airtight containers; refrigerate at least 1 week (pickles will keep 3 weeks more).

Steps:

• If using 4" zucchini, halve lengthwise. If using 8" zucchini, halve crosswise, then quarter lengthwise. Place in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons salt and 4 cups ice. Add cold water to cover. Top with a plate to keep submerged. Let sit for 2 hours. Drain; rinse.
• Divide dill sprigs and next 6 ingredients between 2 clean, hot 1-quart jars; set aside.
• Bring vinegar, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons salt, and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Working in batches, add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until khaki in color and slightly pliable, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, transfer zucchini to jars.
• Divide hot syrup between jars to cover zucchini, leaving 1/2" space on top. Wipe rims, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Allow at least a week to pickle before eating.

Steps:

• Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut the zucchini lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Halve the onions lengthwise, and cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Transfer the vegetables to a colander set in a bowl. Toss well with the salt. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, bring the vinegar, sugar, and spices to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Rinse the zucchini and onions well, and drain. Pat dry between paper towels.
• Transfer the zucchini and onions to a large bowl; pour in the brine. Transfer to airtight containers; refrigerate at least 1 week (and up to 3 weeks).

Steps:

• Bring pot of water to boil.
• Mean-while, with vegetable peeler-slice zucchini lengthwise into ribbons. Add zucchini to boiling water; cook until tender, 30-60 seconds.
• Drain and transfer zucchini to serving bowl.
• Add butter, oil, parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes; gently toss until butter is melted and zucchini are coated.
• I also added 1/2 tsp of garlic powder to this!