Description
Pickled okra is a delightful way to enjoy the unique flavor and crunch of this vegetable all year round. This easy recipe allows you to preserve fresh okra from your garden, enhancing your meals with its tangy taste and crisp texture. Perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or serving as a zesty garnish for cocktails, pickled okra is a versatile addition to any kitchen. In just 25 minutes, you can create a delicious batch that lasts for weeks in your refrigerator. With fresh ingredients and simple techniques, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 1 quart white vinegar
- 1 quart water
- 1/2 cup pickling salt
- Fresh okra
- 1 tsp dill seed
- 1 pod red pepper or 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the brine by boiling vinegar, water, and pickling salt in a pot.
- Wash okra thoroughly and set aside.
- Heat water in the canner and sterilize jars.
- In each jar, add dill seed, red pepper (or cayenne), and garlic cloves.
- Pack okra tightly into the jars.
- Pour hot brine over the packed okra, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Seal jars with lids and process in boiling water for 15 minutes.
- Cool completely before checking seals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 pieces (45g)
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg