Pickled okra is a delicious and tangy preserved vegetable that serves as a great snack or side dish. Packed with flavor, it's a perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh okra washed and trimmed
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon dill seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil to dissolve the salt and sugar.
- In sterilized jars, pack the okra pods tightly.
- Add a clove of garlic, mustard seeds, dill seeds, and red pepper flakes to each jar.
- Pour the hot vinegar mixture into the jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
- Seal the jars with sterilized lids and rings.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Allow the jars to cool and store them in a cool, dark place.
- Let the okra pickle for at least 2 weeks before opening for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gSodium: 470mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg