Zucchini Salsa

Recently I was blessed with three buckets of squash. I hate to see things go to waste so I was compelled to find new ways to use zucchini. One of the recipes I found was Zucchini Salsa - what a great idea! So here's how:

Ingredients:

• 10 cups zucchini, peeled & shredded
• 4 onions, chopped
• 2  green peppers, chopped
• 2 red peppers, chopped
• 1/4 cup pickling salt
• 1 tablespoon pickling salt
• 2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 5 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 12 ounces tomato paste 

*  In a large bowl combine zucchini, onions, peppers and salt.  Mix together, cover and let stand overnight.

*  Next day - Rinse, drain well, add remaining ingredients
*  Place in a large pot, bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes.
*  Ladle into hot, sterilized jars.
*  Carefully wipe rim and add lids.

*  Process in a hot water bath for 15 minutes.



*  Makes 8 pints

Stay tuned for more ideas on what to do with all that squash!
Hint: Zucchini Bread, Zucchini lasagna...

If you have a favorite recipe that you'd like to share I'd love to try it!