Courgette Dill Pickles

Ingredients for Courgette Dill Pickles

• 900g small courgette (preferably about 4" or 8" long), trimmed

• 4 tablespoons coarse sea salt or pickling salt, divided

• 12 fresh dill sprigs

• 2 teaspoons yellow or brown mustard seeds

• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

• 1 teaspoon dill seeds

• 1/4 teaspoons saffron threads

• 4 garlic cloves, halved

• 4 red jalapeños or Fresno chillies, split lengthwise

• 600ml white wine vinegar

• 60ml sugar

How to make Courgette Dill Pickles

If using 4" courgette, halve lengthwise. If using 8" courgette, halve crosswise, then quarter lengthwise. Place in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons salt and 950ml 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 300ml water to a boil in a large saucepan. Working in batches, add courgette and cook, stirring occasionally, until khaki in colour and slightly pliable, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, transfer courgette to jars.

Divide hot syrup between jars to cover courgette, 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.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.