Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this easy pickled okra recipe. Perfectly crunchy and bursting with the zesty notes of garlic and dill, this dish makes a delightful snack or side that will elevate any meal. Ideal for garden-fresh produce, pickled okra is not only simple to prepare but also offers versatility in serving. Enjoy it straight from the jar, toss it into salads, or add it to sandwiches for an exciting twist. With its long shelf life, you’ll always have a tangy treat ready to impress your guests at summer barbecues or family dinners. Try this recipe today and relish the freshness of your garden all year round.
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
- In a large pot, combine vinegar, water, and pickling salt; bring to a boil.
- Thoroughly wash the okra and set aside.
- Prepare your canner by filling it with water and bringing it to a low simmer; warm empty jars inside.
- Clean lids and bands in warm soapy water.
- Remove a jar from the canner; add dill seed, red pepper (or cayenne), and garlic.
- Pack the okra tightly into the jar, then pour in boiling brine until filled, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles, clean the rim, then seal with lids and bands.
- Return jars to the canner; process for about 15 minutes in boiling water.
- Allow jars to cool completely on a towel or rack and check seals after 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Side Dish
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg