4 lb Fresh Zucchini Canning Recipes You’ll Crave Forever
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Learn how to can zucchini for long-term storage with this simple recipe. Perfect for preserving summer harvests.
- Author: Cannedmany
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 pint jars 1x
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Water Bath Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 lbs fresh zucchini
- 2 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp pickling salt
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Wash and slice zucchini into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Combine vinegar, water, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil.
- Pack zucchini slices tightly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
- Add 1 garlic clove, 1/4 tsp peppercorns, 1/4 tsp mustard seeds, and pinch of red pepper flakes to each jar.
- Pour hot brine over zucchini, maintaining 1/2-inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles and wipe jar rims.
- Secure lids and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
- Let jars cool for 24 hours before storing.
Notes
- Use only fresh, firm zucchini
- Adjust spice amounts to taste
- Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year
- Refrigerate after opening
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg