3small zucchinicut into ¼ inch thick slices (about 3- 3 1/2 cups worth)
½small sweet onioncut into thin slices
2-3small jalapenosseeded and chopped (add more if you like more heat)
1Tbssalt
1cupsugar
¾cupwhite vinegar
¾tspmustard seeds
¾tspcelery seeds
¼tspground mustard
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine sliced zucchini, onion and peppers.
Sprinkle salt over squash mixture and stir gently to coat
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, then drain off excess water
In a large pot, combine sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, celery seeds and ground mustard.
Bring mixture to a boil, making sure sugar is completely dissolved
Pour in squash mixture and bring it back to a boil, then remove from heat.
Ladle hot zucchini, onions and peppers into a sterilized quart canning jar.
Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes, then seal.
For best results, refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes
Select smaller zucchini that are firm Using 2 jalapeno peppers gave off a very mild heat. If you want the heat to pop through, I recommend using more peppers - just make sure you seed them first!