Description
Pickled okra is a delightful way to preserve the vibrant flavors of summer. This simple recipe combines fresh okra with a tangy vinegar brine, creating a crunchy, zesty treat that is perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or serving as a flavorful side dish. With minimal preparation and straightforward instructions, even beginner cooks can create this delicious preserve. Plus, pickled okra offers a nutritious boost, packed with vitamins and minerals. Enjoy this versatile delicacy straight from the jar or as a creative addition to various meals. Discover how easy it is to make your own pickled okra and elevate your culinary repertoire!
Ingredients
- 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 combining vinegar, water, and pickling salt in a pot; bring to a boil while stirring.
- Wash the fresh okra thoroughly and let it drain.
- Set up your canner with clean jars inside and keep them warm.
- Clean lids and bands with warm soapy water.
- Fill each jar with seasonings: add dill seed, red pepper (or cayenne), and garlic cloves.
- Tightly pack the washed okra into the jars over the seasonings.
- Pour hot brine into each jar, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles using a knife or bubble remover tool.
- Wipe down jar rims and secure lids tightly.
- Process jars in boiling water for 15 minutes.
- Cool jars completely on a towel or cooling rack after processing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg