Description
Hommade Pickled Okra is a tangy and crunchy delight that transforms fresh okra into a zesty snack or side dish. Bursting with flavor, these pickles are perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a vibrant addition to charcuterie boards. Enjoy them straight from the jar or add them to sandwiches for an easy upgrade that will leave everyone raving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh okra
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 3 tbsp coarse salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp dill seeds
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the fresh okra under cold water until clean.
- In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, filtered water, salt, sugar, garlic cloves, and spices. Heat until dissolved and bring to a gentle boil.
- Pack clean jars tightly with the okra. Optionally layer in extra spices or garlic.
- Pour hot brine over packed okra until fully submerged, leaving half an inch at the top.
- Seal jars tightly and let cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Allow to pickle for at least two days for optimal flavor before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack/Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg