Dilled Zucchini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 lb. zucchini, trimmed and sliced thin (16 c.)
2 c. thinly sliced celery
2 large onions, chopped
1/3 c. salt
ice cubes
2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. dill seed
2 c. white vinegar
6 cloves garlic, halved

Preparation

Mix zucchini, celery, onions and salt in large bowl; place layer of ice cubes on top; cover.
Let stand 3 hours; drain well. Combine sugar, dill seed and vinegar in kettle; heat, stirring constantly, to boiling.
Stir in vegetables.
Heat, stirring several times, just to a full rolling boil.
Ladle into hot sterilized jars; place 1 or 2 pieces garlic in each.
Seal, following manufacturer's directions.
Cool jars, label and date.