I just love trying new recipes, and this one caught my eye; it’s a great way to deal with those Courgette gluts, and it sings out SUMMER to you.

I have a mix of courgettes – Jemmer, Cavili and White Volunteer which are perfect for this dish – different sizes, colours, shapes and textures.

I picked up this recipe from the Grapevine forum – so a monster sized thank you!

Courgette Pickle

Ingredients –

Pickling mix –

• 500ml of cider vinegar
• 120g sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
• 1 1/2 tsp yellow and brown mustard seeds – crushed
• 1 tsp ground turmeric

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• 500g courgettes
• 2 tbls salt
• 1 small onion

Method –

• Slice courgettes & onoin very thinly  into discs (easier with a mandoline).
• Place in bowl and add salt & mix well. Cover with very cold water & stir to dissolve salt.
• After 1hr drain & dry thoroughly, either in salad spinner or between
  towels.
• Combine pickling mix in saucepan & simmer for 3 mins. set aside until just
  warm.
• Mix courgettes & onion with the cooled liquid. transfer to sterilised jars.
• Cover & refrigerate for at least a day before eating.

Will keep indefinitely in fridge.

Notes –

• can also add dried chilli flakes to the mix for an added kick!