Description
This easy pickled okra recipe captures the essence of summer with its crunchy texture and tangy flavor. Perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or serving at picnics, this delightful treat showcases garden-fresh produce in a jar. In just 25 minutes, you can create a batch that lasts for weeks in your refrigerator. The unique combination of vinegar, garlic, and spices not only enhances your meals but also brings health benefits, as okra is rich in vitamins and fiber. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or simply want a tasty snack, this pickled okra is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Fresh okra
Instructions
- Prepare the brine by mixing vinegar, water, and pickling salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil while stirring until salt dissolves.
- Wash and dry the okra thoroughly.
- Set up your canner with simmering water and sterilized jars inside.
- Add seasoning—dill seed, red pepper (or cayenne), and garlic cloves—into each jar.
- Pack the okra tightly into each jar, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace.
- Pour hot brine over the okra until fully submerged.
- Remove air bubbles by sliding a clean utensil along the sides of the jar.
- Seal each jar with lids and bands, tightening securely but not overly tight.
- Process jars in boiling water for about 15 minutes.
- Let jars cool completely at room temperature before checking seals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (140g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg