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Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh okra
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and split
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoons dill seeds
- 4 small hot chili peppers (optional)
- 4 wide-mouth pint jars with lids and rings
Instructions
- Trim the stems off the okra without cutting into the pods.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar; bring to a boil.
- Prepare jars with garlic, mustard seeds, dill seeds, and optional chili peppers.
- Pack the okra in the jars upright.
- Pour the brine over the packed okra, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Wipe jar rims, seal lids tightly, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before use.
Notes
Choose fresh okra for the best texture.
Adjust the number of chili peppers to suit your heat preference.
Experiment with additional spices to personalize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0