# Zesty Pickled Zucchinis This Easy DIY Recipe Makes Two Pints of Sweet and Tangy Zucchinis By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickled-zucchini References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/13420-the-vegetable-you-should-start-pickling-asap) & [food52](http://food52.com/recipes/36398-zuni-cafe-zucchini-pickles) This pickled zucchini recipe from the Food52 blog makes a perfectly zesty topping for burgers or hot dogs. The recipe uses simple and fresh ingredients that pair nicely with the zucchini. Start by slicing a zucchini horizontally so you have super thin and long pieces of the green vegetable. Combine a pound of zucchini, a small onion and two tablespoons of salt into a bowl of ice and water and stir until the salt is dissolved. Then strain and put them into jars. Make the brine in a simmering pan with two cups of cider vinegar, a cup of sugar, about a teaspoon of dry mustard, mustard seeds and turmeric. Pour the brine into the jars and refrigerate overnight. These pickled zucchinis will last about a week in the fridge or they can be suction-sealed, stored and enjoyed all year round. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Pickled Foods:** An increasing number of people are experimenting with pickling their own foods, creating opportunities for innovative recipes and DIY kits. - **Gourmet Burger Toppings:** With the rise of food customization and unique flavor combinations, there is a growing demand for gourmet burger toppings like zesty pickled zucchinis. - **Culinary Preservation Techniques:** As consumers seek to reduce food waste and extend the shelf life of their produce, there is a potential for disruptive innovations in culinary preservation techniques such as pickling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services can capitalize on the rising popularity of DIY pickled foods by offering curated pickling kits as a unique offering. - **Gourmet Food and Condiment Brands:** Gourmet food and condiment brands can explore incorporating zesty pickled zucchinis into their product range to cater to the demand for unique and flavorful toppings. - **Food Preservation Equipment Manufacturers:** Manufacturers of food preservation equipment can develop innovative products that simplify and enhance the pickling process, tapping into the trend of culinary preservation techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [No-Vinegar Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickles-made-without-vinegar.md) - [Branded Pickle-Centric Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-presents-pickled-fresh.md) - [Date-Sweetened Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-and-butter-pickle.md) - [Spiced Pickle Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-soda.md) - [Pickle-Inspired Bloody Mary Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-bloody-mary1.md) - [Traditional Lightly Fermented Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightly-fermented-pickles.md) - [Tangy Pickle Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-hard-seltzer.md) - [Dedicated Pickling Jar Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickling-fermenting-kit.md) - [Full-Flavor Jalapeno Relishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeno-relish.md)