Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2006

I made 2 batches of this. The first i followed the recipe to a "T" and came out with pickled mush. The second time i left the squash raw and it was fantastic. I would recommend not cooking the squash.

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Sunflower1

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, U.K.

Reviewed: Feb. 29, 2008

I haven't used this recipe. But have used one like this in some ways. I too had mush. What I do, is let mine just strike good boil and can them. never have a problem. I love pickled squash..I never do the 10 min thing..Makes a mess...Yummmy

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Sandra1949

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Central City, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2011

This is a bit too sweet for my taste, but still good. To those reviewers that felt it came out mushy, the key is to only boil the brine. When it says to bring to a boil again: drain the vegetables, boil the liquid, spoon the vegetables into the jars, and pour the boiled liquid over them. This is a great method for cucumber pickles as well, because it allows the vegetables to release all their little bubbles, and then allows you to boil off any impurities that may spoil the final product.

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Anastasia

Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2011

Great! Followed brine exactly & wouldn't change- otherwise sliced 10 cups yellow squash thinly on mandolin, one large candy onion, no g.pepper. Didn't measure salt, just sprinkled canning salt to squash/onion mixture then tossed occasioanally for almost 2 hours, drained, packed jars, then added boiled brine. Heated lids and allowed to seal without coldpacking, period. I know some would say this is unsafe, but we ate a pint tonight and will refrigerate and eat the rest soon. These turned out great, like bread and butter and we love! Thank you!

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jnick

Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2010

This is awesome just as is! Followed the recipe exactly.

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PARISTX

Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2010

WOW!! So simple and good!! I am a new "canner" and I was so excited when I found this. They turned out so so so good. How long until I can eat them???

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rachfaze

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Toledo, Ohio, USA

Living In: Denton, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2012

I've made these three times now. In the first, I used the recipe for sugar, but in the second two versions I reduced it by half. I;ve used scalliosn and red pepper in place of green pepper and onions. Also, added a little more mustard seed and accidentally used celery salt instead of celery seed in one batch. Both versions worked out very well. I agree with the previous reviewers who state to leave the squash raw. I even cut it a little thicker than normal to make sure it stays crisp.

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OliversMum

Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2012

These are wonderful!! I sliced the squash & onion in thin rings - added a some long, shaved carrot slices for pretty color. Simply delsih and very easy! Will be making alot of this with all my garden squash!

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SHANN89

Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2011

Love this with my fresh garden yellow summer squash, fresh crop onions and fresh garden carrots. The carrots add color to the jars. I slice them in long strips and it looks and tastes great! Try to leave the carrots a little crunchy. Yummy!!! I also use apple cider vinegar which gives it additional tangy-ness.

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Brandy's Recipe Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2011

This recipe is very similar to one that I use to make bread and butter cucumber pickles every summer. It's delicious. I've given several jars away already. It made 6 full pints, although I may have had closer to 3 pounds of squash. Because I knew I had more squash than the recipe calls for, I increased the sugar and vinegar proportionately. We'll be happy to have this in the cellar all winter. Thanks for the recipe.

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