Fried Zucchini with Garlic for Winter in Jars
The most aromatic, summery, and delicious dish! Fried zucchini with garlic will remind you of sunny days. Open a jar on a winter evening and enjoy the amazing flavor! These zucchini go perfectly with any side dish or meat and are just as tasty on their own with a slice of fresh bread.
Updated : 13 November, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
2 kilograms
Zucchini
60 milliliters
Vegetable oil
to taste
Dill
2 teaspoon
Salt
6
Garlic
40 milliliters
Vinegar
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
For this recipe, choose young zucchini if possible - they have thin, tender skin and almost no seeds. Wash them thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. If using mature zucchini, peel them and remove the seed core.
Step 2
Peel the garlic cloves and rinse in clean water. Slice the zucchini into 0.3-0.4 inch (0.7-1 cm) thick rounds.
Step 3
This is the most time-consuming step - frying the zucchini. To speed up the process, use two pans at once. Heat odorless vegetable oil in a frying pan and place the slices in the oil. Fry until golden on both sides.
Step 4
Transfer the fried zucchini onto paper towels to remove excess oil.
Step 5
Press the garlic cloves through a garlic press. Rinse the dill heads. Wash and sterilize the jars and lids - you can do this in a water bath, microwave, or oven. Place a dill head and some garlic at the bottom of each jar.
Step 6
Make the first layer with fried zucchini slices. Add a pinch of salt and a bit more garlic.
Step 7
Continue layering zucchini, salt, and garlic until the jars are full. Shake the jars gently a couple of times to pack the zucchini more tightly.
Step 8
Pour about 20 ml (1.3 tbsp) of vinegar into each 0.5-liter jar.
Step 9
Cover the jars loosely with lids. Line the bottom of a large pot with a thin towel, place the jars inside, and pour warm water up to the shoulders of the jars. Bring to a boil and sterilize for 20-25 minutes. During sterilization, liquid will form and fill the jars completely.
Step 10
Seal the jars tightly and turn them upside down. Wrap them in a warm blanket and leave until fully cooled. Store the preserved zucchini in a cool, dark place for long-term keeping.
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