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Pickled Okra

Learn how to make Homemade Pickled Okra. From preparing the brine to packing jars, this step-by-step guide will have you canning our favorite southern veggie with no added preservatives.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 24 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds okra choose small tender pods (may need more or less than two pounds)
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 3 teaspoons canning salt
  • 3 teaspoons dill seed
  • ¾ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 cups white vinegar 5% acidity
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

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  1. Prepare jars, rings and lids according to standard canning procedure.
  2. Into the sterile jars, pack as many pods of okra as possible with the tips pointing up.
  3. To each jar add 1 whole garlic clove, 1 teaspoon of canning salt, 1 teaspoon of dill seed and 1/4 teaspoon of whole peppercorns.
  4. Finish packing the jars as much as possible with additional okra, tips down, fitting the pods in tightly but take care not to crush the okra.
  5. Bring the vinegar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Fill jars to within 1/4 inch of the rim.
  6. Place lids and rings on jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes for altitudes up to 1,000 ft; 15 minutes for altitudes 1,001 - 6,000 ft; and 20 minutes over 6,000 feet.
  7. Remove jars from the canner and allow them to cool completely.
  8. Let the pickles sit for 4-6 weeks to achieve the best flavor.

Notes

  • This recipe makes three pint jars. It easily doubles or triples if you'd like to make more.
  • When preparing the okra, trim the tops only if needed. Be careful not to cut into the body of the okra pod.
  • Sterilize the jars and rings according to standard canning procedures. Briefly--you'll wash them in hot, soapy water and then submerge them in boiling water (the water in the canner works great!) for a few minutes while you prepare everything. To prepare the lids, wash and rinse them and set aside until needed.
  • Any jars that didn't seal completely may be stored in the refrigerator and used first.

Nutrition Information

Calories 24kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 324mg (14%) Potassium 165mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 361IU (7%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 24

% Daily Value*

Calories 24kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 324mg 14%
Potassium 165mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 361IU 7%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.