Pickled Okra Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh okra
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dill seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 bay leaves

Instructions

1. Wash okra and trim stems.
2. In a large pot, combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar.
3. Bring to a boil and stir until salt and sugar dissolve.
4. Pack okra into 2 clean pint jars.
5. Add garlic, dill seeds, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves to each jar.
6. Pour hot brine over okra, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
7. Remove air bubbles and wipe rims.
8. Seal jars and process in boiling water for 10 minutes.
9. Let cool and store in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before eating.