Microwave Zucchini Relish

Prepare vegetables in food processor, if desired. Place chopped vegetables in large bowl and mix with pickling salt. Cover with cold water. Let stand 1 hour.

Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain well.

In 4-quart (4 L) microwave-safe bowl, combine vinegar and sugar.

Tie spices in small cheesecloth bag and add to vinegar solution. Cover bowl with plastic wrap.

Microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes, stirring once, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir; microwave, covered at MEDIUM-HIGH for 3 minutes.

Stir in well-drained vegetables. Heat, covered, on HIGH for 10-12 minutes, stirring twice, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove spice bag.

Spoon into sterilized jars, leaving ½-inch (2 cm) headspace. Seal.

Refrigerate up to 2 months. For longer storage, process sealed jars in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Store in cool dark location.