Source: Qwartm, AdobeStockVinegar is used as a preservative in canning, but if you follow the cooking technology correctly, you can do without it. In this collection, you will find a variety of zucchini recipes without vinegar – from jam to caviar. It's best to store them in a dark, cool place!
1. Canned Zucchini without Vinegar
Source: agro-tm.ruCut them however you like – into sticks, circles, or large pieces.
You will need: 4 kg zucchini, 1 head garlic, 4 dill umbrellas, 1 tbsp peppercorns, 4 bay leaves, 1 bunch herbs, 8 tbsp salt, 8 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini and arrange them in clean, dry jars along with garlic, dill, pepper, bay leaves, and herbs. Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave for 15 minutes. Then drain the water, bring it to a boil again, add salt and sugar, cook until dissolved, and pour over the zucchini. Seal them for winter storage.
2. Zucchini Salad in Tomato Sauce without Vinegar for Winter
Source: pinterest.comA little citric acid will completely replace vinegar in this recipe.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 1.2 l tomato juice, 800 g bell peppers, 4 onions, 1 head garlic, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 140 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables, mince the garlic, pour tomato juice and oil over them, and add salt and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 30-35 minutes over low heat. 5 minutes before the end, add citric acid. Seal the salad in sterilized jars.
3. Mother-in-law's Tongue Zucchini without Vinegar for Winter
Source: livejournal.comA popular appetizer that will be a true highlight of any festive table.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 2 kg tomatoes, 4 bell peppers, 1 head garlic, 1 chili pepper, 150 g sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 150 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Pass tomatoes, both types of peppers, and garlic through a meat grinder. Add oil, sugar, salt, and spices to taste. Cook the mixture for 20 minutes over low heat. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds or strips, add them to the tomato mixture, and simmer for another half hour. Seal everything in sterilized jars.
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4. Zucchini Jam with Lemon for Winter
Source: lobsterhouse.ruFeel free to use oranges or other citrus fruits instead of lemons.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 4 lemons, 1-1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Peel and dice the zucchini, cover them with sugar, and leave overnight. Then bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, and let cool completely. Repeat this step once more. Blanch the lemons with boiling water, pass them through a meat grinder, and add to the zucchini. Cook the jam for another 10 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.
5. Zucchini and Eggplant Ratatouille without Vinegar for Winter
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruYou can slightly adjust the vegetable proportions to your taste.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 1 kg eggplants, 1 kg tomatoes, 500 g bell peppers, 300 g onions, 1 head garlic, 100 g tomato paste, 100 g sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 150 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp citric acid, spices.
Preparation: Slice eggplants and zucchini into rounds or half-rounds. Drizzle with oil and fry or bake in the oven until golden. Thinly slice and fry onions with bell peppers until soft, then add peeled grated tomatoes and tomato paste.
After 5 minutes, pour in the remaining oil and add salt, sugar, and spices. Add the zucchini and eggplants to the sauce, gently mix, and simmer for 40 minutes over low heat. Add citric acid 5 minutes before the end. Seal the ratatouille in sterilized jars.
6. Pickled Zucchini without Vinegar for Winter
Source: modasadovod.ruYou must try this, it's very tasty and simple!
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 4 dill umbrellas, 2 horseradish leaves, 1 handful currant leaves, 8 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tsp citric acid, water.
Preparation: Peel and cut zucchini into sticks. Arrange them in clean, dry jars with leaves, garlic, and dill. Pour boiling water over them and leave for 10 minutes. Then drain the water, bring it to a boil again, and pour over the zucchini for another 10 minutes. Drain the water again, add salt, sugar, and citric acid, bring to a boil, pour over the zucchini, and seal for winter.
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7. Zucchini Caviar without Vinegar for Winter
Source: pinterest.comOne of the best zucchini preparations you can imagine.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 500 g carrots, 500 g onions, 6 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 150 ml vegetable oil, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables, pour oil over them, add salt and sugar, and simmer everything together for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5 minutes before the end, add tomato paste. Blend the mixture until smooth, season to taste, cook the caviar for another 5-7 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
8. Zucchini Adjika without Vinegar for Winter
Source: agro-tm.ruIf desired, add aromatic herbs and hot red pepper to it.
You will need: 2.5 kg tomatoes, 1 kg zucchini, 1 kg bell peppers, 2 onions, 1 head garlic, 100 ml tomato paste, 1.5 tbsp salt, coriander, oregano.
Preparation: Pass all ingredients through a meat grinder, add tomato paste, salt, and spices to taste. Bring the adjika to a boil, cook for 30 minutes over low heat, and seal in sterilized jars.
9. Fried Zucchini without Vinegar for Winter
Source: dzen.ruSimply finger-licking good!
You will need: 1.2 kg zucchini, 30 g garlic, 20 g chili pepper, 10 g salt, 10 g sugar, 200 ml olive oil, 100 ml lemon juice, 400 ml water, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Slice zucchini into rounds, drizzle with oil, and fry until golden on both sides. Mix water, lemon juice, remaining oil, minced garlic, chili, sugar, salt, spices, and aromatic herbs. Bring this marinade to a boil and cook for a few minutes. Tightly pack the fried zucchini into sterilized jars, pour the boiling marinade over them, and seal for winter.
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10. Zucchini Compote for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruA light and sweet drink that will remind you of carefree summer days.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 2 oranges, 600 g sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 cloves, 4 l water.
Preparation: Slice and arrange zucchini and oranges in clean, dry jars. Pour boiling water over everything for 10-15 minutes, then drain this water, add sugar, cinnamon, and cloves to it, and cook for 2-3 minutes after boiling. Pour the resulting syrup over the zucchini and seal for winter.
11. Uncle Ben's Zucchini without Vinegar for Winter
Source: pinterest.comA simple and long-familiar vegetable salad with zucchini.
You will need: 6 kg zucchini, 3 kg bell peppers, 3 kg tomatoes, 1.5 kg onions, 50 g garlic, 120 g parsley, 10 g paprika, 10 bay leaves, 5 g dried basil, 5 g marjoram, 200 ml vegetable oil, salt, sugar, spices.
Preparation: Cut zucchini into large cubes, bell peppers into strips, and onions into feathers. Peel and dice tomatoes, mince garlic. Put all ingredients into a pot, pour oil over them, and add spices, herbs, salt, and sugar to taste. Simmer for 45 minutes over low heat after boiling, and 5 minutes before the end of cooking, add chopped parsley. Seal the salad in sterilized jars.
12. Zucchini Lecho without Vinegar for Winter
Source: postila.ruThe perfect vegetable appetizer or side dish for all occasions.
You will need: 4 zucchini, 4 tomatoes, 3 onions, 2 carrots, 2 bell peppers, 4 tbsp tomato paste, 6 cloves garlic, 2 tsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop onions, grate carrots, and fry them until soft. Cut the remaining vegetables into roughly equal pieces, add them to the fried mixture, and also add tomato paste, salt, minced garlic, and spices. Simmer the lecho for about 20 minutes after boiling, arrange in clean, dry jars, sterilize for 10-15 minutes, and seal for winter.
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13. Zucchini and Vegetable Salad without Vinegar for Winter
Source: dzen.ruYou can also add a few other vegetables to your taste.
You will need: 4 kg zucchini, 2 kg tomatoes, 2 kg onions, 1 kg carrots, 1 kg bell peppers, 2 heads garlic, 2 cups sugar, 4 tbsp salt, 400 ml vegetable oil, 2 tsp citric acid, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Finely chop onions, carrots, and bell peppers, mince garlic, pour oil over everything, and add sugar, salt, and spices. Cook the fried mixture for 10 minutes over high heat, stirring constantly. Add diced zucchini and tomatoes, reduce heat, and simmer everything together for about 30 minutes until the zucchini is cooked. 3-4 minutes before the end, add citric acid. Seal the salad in sterilized jars.
14. Salted Zucchini without Vinegar
Source: agro-tm.ruA good alternative to traditional barrel pickles.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 20 g dill, 1 horseradish leaf, 3 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp salt, 2 l water.
Preparation: Slice zucchini into rounds and place them in a pot. Add garlic and dill, and if desired, any spices to taste. Cover everything with a horseradish leaf. Boil a brine from water and salt, pour over the zucchini, and place a weight on top. Leave everything for 2 days at room temperature, then transfer the zucchini to sterilized jars. Bring the remaining brine to a boil, pour it over the zucchini, and seal for winter.
15. Zucchini Juice for Winter
Source: pinterest.comAnother option for a healthy vitamin drink based on zucchini.
You will need: 4 kg zucchini, 400 g oranges, 200 g lemons, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Extract juice from zucchini and citrus fruits using any convenient method. Add sugar and zest to taste. Bring the juice to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes, skimming off the foam. Seal the hot juice in sterilized jars.