French-style pickled zucchini: Savour summer's taste all year

French-style zucchini is a delicacy that surprises with its rich flavour and subtlety. The secret of this dish lies in the unique marinade, which gives the zucchini a distinctive aroma and texture. Discover a simple way to prepare French-style zucchini, which will become your favourite side dish, surpassing popular Swedish salads.

Pickled zucchini is the ideal way to preserve the flavours of summer for the winter. French pickling recipes are renowned for their harmonious blend of aromas and delicate flavours, which make vegetables exceptionally tasty.

Ingredients:

                      
• 1 kilogram of zucchini,
• 250 millilitres of wine vinegar,
• 500 millilitres of water,
• 200 grams of sugar,
• 2 tablespoons of salt,
• 2 cloves of garlic,
• 1 onion,
• 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds,
• 1 teaspoon of peppercorns,
• 2 bay leaves,
• 2 sprigs of thyme,
• 1 sprig of rosemary.

Preparation:

1. Preparing the vegetables: Slice the zucchini into thin slices or sticks. Chop the garlic and onion.
2. Marinade: In a pot, bring the water, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil. Add the spices and cook for several minutes.
3. Jars: Sterilize the jars and lids.
4. Combining ingredients: Layer zucchini, garlic, and onion in the jars. Pour the hot marinade over them, leaving about 1 centimetre of space.
5. Pasteurization: Pasteurize the jars for 20 minutes.
6. Storage: Store the jars in a cool, dark place once cooled.

How to use pickled zucchini?

    
• Snacks: French-style zucchini tastes great as a standalone snack.
• Sandwich addition: Enhances the flavour of any sandwich.
• Salad ingredient: Adds freshness and originality to salads.

French-style zucchini is delicious and a simple way to preserve summer flavours. Try this recipe and find out that pickled zucchini can become a favourite addition to your kitchen, surpassing popular Swedish salads.