Bulgarian-Style Zucchini

Wash the zucchini and slice them into rounds.

Wash the herbs, peel the garlic, and arrange them in sterilized jars.

Let's make the marinade: pour water into a large pot, add salt, sugar, bay leaves, and black pepper, and bring to a boil; stir in the vinegar and bring back to a boil.

Drop the zucchini into the boiling marinade, cover with a lid, and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally with a spoon so all the zucchini get a good bath. Turn off the heat.

Use a spoon to pack the hot zucchini into the prepared jars.

Bring the marinade back to a boil, pour it over the zucchini, and seal the jars.