Sweet Zucchini Pickles

Step 1: Place the sliced zucchini and onions in a large bowl and sprinkle with the salt.

Step 2: Mix well then cover with ice cubes; let sit for 2 hours.

Step 3: Pour the zucchini and onions in a colander to drain the juices and rinse well; set aside.

Step 4: Mix together the vinegar, sugar, mustard and celery seed in a large pot and bring to a boil; continue to boil until sugar is dissolved.

Step 5: Meanwhile, sterilize your jars and snap lids.

Step 6: Place one clove garlic and one bay leaf in each sterilized jar.

Step 7: Pack the zucchini and onion mixture in the sterilized jars and pour the vinegar mixture into the jars, filling it to 1/4 inch below the rim.

Step 8: Add the snap lid, screw on the ring cover and allow to cool completely (the snap lid will snap into place as they cool).

Step 9: Store in a cool dark place.