Pickled Okra
This briny and flavor-packed Pickled Okra recipe blows any store-bought variety out of the water.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds okra fresh
- 1 cup white vinegar 5% acidity
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons pickling salt
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 teaspoons dill seeds or 3 fresh dill sprigs
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Wash 3 pint-sized jars and lids in hot, soapy water. Rinse well. Place jars in simmering water until ready to use.
- Rinse okra and trim stems to 1/4 inch without cutting into the pods.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, and pickling salt. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve salt.
- Place garlic, dill, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes (if using) into each jar. Pack okra tightly into jars.
- Pour hot brine over okra, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles by gently tapping jars. Wipe rims clean and adjust lids.
- Process jars in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove jars and let cool. Store in a cool, dark place.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2342mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 866IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.