ZUNI CAFé'S ZUCCHINI PICKLES

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At San Francisco's Zuni Café, these turmeric-tinged zucchini pickles are served with a hamburger, but they are also delicious paired with charcuterie, pâtés and smoked fish. Easy to make and wonderful to have on hand, they keep indefinitely in the refrigerator.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     pickles

Time 1h

Yield 2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound zucchini, ends trimmed
1 small yellow onion, peeled
2 generous tablespoons kosher salt
Ice water and ice cubes
2 cups apple-cider vinegar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons yellow or brown mustard seeds, or a combination
1 teaspoon turmeric

Steps:

  • With a mandolin, cut zucchini lengthwise (or crosswise, if you prefer) in 1/16-inch slices. Cut onion crosswise the same thickness.
  • Place zucchini and onion in a low wide bowl, toss with salt and cover with ice water. Add a few ice cubes. Leave for 1 hour, until faintly salty and slightly softened when tasted. Drain, discard ice and dry vegetables thoroughly between kitchen towels. Rinse and dry bowl.
  • Make the brine: Combine vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, mustard seeds and turmeric in a nonreactive saucepan, and simmer over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside until just warm to the touch.
  • Return zucchini to the bowl and pour cooled brine over, then stir to distribute spices.
  • Transfer mixture and brine to pint jars and refrigerate for at least a day before serving.

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