Pickled Yellow Squash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 cups yellow squash, sliced thickly
2 cups onions, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 cup green pepper, seeded and cut into large chunks
Brine ingredients
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 teaspoons pimientos, chopped
2 cups white vinegar
3 cups sugar

Preparation

Put the squash in a large pot and salt heavily. Let stand for one hour.
Drain the liquid from the squash. Take paper towels and wipe thoroughly until most of the salt is removed. Do not wash the squash!
Prepare the brine and place in a large pot.
Add the green pepper and bring to a boil.
Add squash and onion.
Return to a boil.
Remove from heat.
Put in jars leaving 1/2\" headspace.
Place lids, screw on bands finger-tight and process in a boiling water bath (5 minutes up to 1000 feet in elevation; 10 minutes from 1001 to 6000 feet; 15 minutes >6000 feet).
Let jars cool; store in a cool, dark place.