Name: Spicy dill zucchini pickles
Yield: 2 quarts
Ingredients: 1 pound zucchini; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 sprigs dill; 4 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons crushed dried jalapeño or crushed red chile; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 cup water, plus more warm water as needed; 1 1/2 cups white vinegar; 2 sterilized quart-sized jars with lids and bands