Chaote Pickles

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Ingredients

  • 4 lb. Chaote squash, sliced 1/8-inch thick and soaked in salt water 6 to 8 hours
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. pickling spice
  • 3 Tbsp. salt to 1 gal. water
  • 1 c. clear vinegar

Instructions

  1. Heat to dissolve sugar; add drained chaote slices.
  2. Bring to boil; simmer 7 or 8 minutes.
  3. Chaote slices will change color. Pack in jars with some of the spices and enough juice to cover slices.
  4. Set aside for a week or so.
  5. Try to use young tender chaote squash, more mature squash need to be peeled.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

24 kcal 1% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.5g 1% DV
Total Fat 0.1g
Carbs 5.9g 2% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9691.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 63.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 12mg 1% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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