Description
Discover the vibrant crunch and tang of homemade pickled okra! This easy recipe marries fresh okra with a zesty vinegar brine and aromatic spices, creating a delightful condiment that’s perfect for snacking, salads, or as a unique appetizer. Elevate your meals and impress your guests with this iconic Southern favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh okra
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 garlic cloves (whole)
- 4 sprigs fresh dill
- ? teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh okra under cold water and trim the stems without cutting into the pods.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine white vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. Stir until dissolved.
- Add garlic cloves, dill sprigs, and red pepper flakes to the brine; simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Pack clean pint jars tightly with the prepared okra and any extra garlic or dill if desired.
- Carefully pour the hot brine over the packed jars until fully submerged; leave half an inch of headspace.
- Seal jars tightly with lids and let cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two days before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 100g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg