Zucchini Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 qt. unpeeled zucchini
6 onions, sliced
2 green peppers, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
5 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. mustard seed
3 c. vinegar
1/2 c. salt
cracked ice

Preparation

Wash and slice zucchini 1/2-inch thick.
Add onions, peppers and garlic.
Add salt and cover with cracked ice.
Mix thoroughly. Let stand 3 hours; drain.
Mix remaining ingredients and pour over squash mixture.
Heat just to a boil.
Put into sterilized jars and seal.
Makes 8 pints.
Ripe pimento may be added for color.