Zucchini Overnight Refrigerator Pickles

This is a great way to use up all that extra zucchini you have in the garden.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound zucchini sliced into rounds

4 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme

2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 clove garlic

2 1/2 cups white vinegar

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes

1 teaspoon peppercorns

1 teaspoon pickling spice

DIRECTIONS

Place the zucchini rounds into a glass jar along with thyme sprigs and garlic clove, pour the lemon juice over the zucchini and set aside.

Place the remaining ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil, stirring until salt and sugar is completely dissolved.

Pour the vinegar mixture over the zucchini rounds and allow cooling completely before covering.

Place in refrigerator overnight.

Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that not all dried herbs and spices are gluten free so check the labels to make sure the brand you are using is gluten free. The same applies for prepackaged store-bought items, check the labels to be sure. If in doubt, call the toll free number on packaging to be safe and to make your cooking/eating experience truly gluten free.