Description
Bring the vibrant flavors of summer into your kitchen with this easy and delicious pickled okra recipe! In just 25 minutes, you can transform fresh okra into a tangy, crunchy treat that’s perfect for snacking, serving alongside meals, or even garnishing cocktails. The zesty brine, infused with garlic and spices, elevates the humble okra into a delightful dish that stays fresh for weeks in your refrigerator. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or looking for a quick snack, this pickled okra is versatile enough to complement any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh okra
- 1 quart white vinegar
- 1 quart water
- 1/2 cup pickling salt
- 1 tsp dill seed
- 1 pod red pepper or 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the brine by mixing vinegar, water, and pickling salt in a pot; bring to a boil.
- Wash the okra thoroughly and set aside.
- Sterilize jars in a canner filled with simmering water.
- Clean jar lids and bands in warm soapy water.
- Add seasoning (dill seed, red pepper, garlic) to each jar.
- Pack okra tightly in jars and cover with hot brine.
- Leave 1/2 inch headspace; remove air bubbles gently.
- Seal jars with lids and bands securely.
- Process jars in boiling water for about 15 minutes to seal.
- Allow jars to cool completely before checking seals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 slices (45g)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg