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Squickles Recipe

	Dancegypsy67 / All my dishes 2 years, 7 months ago I created this recipe a couple of years ago when I had a dozen patty pan squash at one time and needed a way to extend the life of them (or find them a new home). I was into brining poultry and wondered if I could do the same with veggies. It worked!... More Prep:1440m Servings:12	Dancegypsy6
	cheap vegetarian pickle brine easy

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Ingredients

7-8 patty pan squash, any size but assuming medium

4 garlic cloves

1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt

hot water

cold water

1/4 cup white vinegar

Directions

Cut the ends off the patty pan squash and slice thinly. Peel the garlic cloves and smash them with the back of a knife. Put the squash and garlic in a lidded container (I use an old clear plastic Brita pitcher with the reservoir removed).

Mix the salt with just enough hot water to dissolve it completely. Add cold water and pour it over the squash. Add enough cold water to cover the squash completely.

The amount of vinegar used is completely to taste. I put in a couple of splashes and end up with a taste that reminds me of a deli-style pickle.

Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving. You should be able to use the brine again a few more times before it loses its brininess. Try other veggies - slightly steamed green beans are REALLY good (but the name isn’t as catchy) as are boiled and sliced beets.

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Comments

littleredridinghood 2 years, 5 months ago said:
What is a patty pan squash?????

dancegypsy67 2 years, 5 months ago said:
Patty pan squash is one of the many summer squashes available - it's often described as flying-saucer shaped and can come in many colors. http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/61002/index.html

maryeaudet 2 years, 4 months ago said:
Squickles? What kind of name is squickles? :D
I need to try this..I like patty pans..

dancegypsy67 2 years, 4 months ago said:
LOL. It's short for "squash pickles".

invisiblechef 2 years, 4 months ago said:
Sounds simple and healthy, perfect. I was just reading a few minutes ago, and still have in front of me this magazine which has an article on how healthy summer squash is, of course I won't re write the whole article but should mention at least that yellow summer squash contains monoterpenes, which are being studied for their anti-tumor and chemopreventive activities.

lunasea 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Brining veggies? Wow, how brilliant is that? I am defintely going to be trying this out soon. I love my veggies and this is the ticket. Thanks!

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