Crookneck Squash Pickles

Prep: 120 min Cook: 5 min Cuisine: American

Tangy and sweet crookneck squash pickles with a hint of turmeric and mustard seed, perfect for preserving summer harvest and adding a zesty crunch to meals.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. fresh firm squash
  • 2 small onions
  • 1/4 c. salt
  • 2 c. white sugar
  • 1 tsp. celery salt
  • 1 tsp. turmeric
  • 2 tsp. mustard seed

Instructions

  1. Wash squash and cut into thin slices.
  2. Peel onions, then slice very thin.
  3. Add onions to squash.
  4. Cover squash and onions with water and add salt.
  5. Let stand for 2 hours and then drain.
  6. Bring all ingredients to a boil and heat for 5 minutes.
  7. Pack into jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  8. Screw Kerr cap on firmly tight.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

254 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.7g 7% DV
Total Fat 4.4g 6% DV
Carbs 51.5g 19% DV
Fiber 6.6g 24% DV
Sugar 27.7g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9813mg 100% DV
Potassium 642.5mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 6.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2% DV
Calcium 68.3mg 5% DV
Iron 14.3mg 80% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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