A couple of weeks ago, I received my first delivery from Amazon Fresh — loads of fresh vegetables, proteins, fruit, and staples. It was all I expected with a smidgen of the unexpected thrown in…
The last thing I expected when I ordered 3 yellow squash was to receive 3 bags of 4-5 yellow squash each. What was I going to do with all this squash? I hit the internet for ideas, and I stumbled upon a bombshell. Pickles!
I could sprinkle these puppies atop tacos, salads, seared proteins to add a pop of acidity and flavor variety to a meal. After gently boiling sugar, water, and vinegar, and red pepper flakes (to taste) and allowing the mixture to cool, I used a canning funnel to fill my mason jar(s) of chopped squash.
For variety, feel free to switch it up with different mixes. Try mushrooms with apple cider vinegar and garlic, or onions with mulling spices, or even tomatoes with thyme. Brimming with seemingly endless possibilities, these refrigerator pickles can last a couple of weeks in your fridge and add delicious flavor to your meals. Disclaimer: Before you try this at home, please be sure to research proper food handling and storage, as I am no expert in this area. I simply share what I love.
Also, they are pretty damned instagram-worthy, aren’t they?
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