Small Batch Pickled Okra Recipe

Earlier tonight, I did a live pickle making demonstration over on the Food in Jars Facebook page (you can watch it any time you want right here). In it, I made a small batch of one of my favorite pickles – pickled okra.

Now, before you wrinkle your nose and announce that you don’t like okra, know that pickling it reduces its slime factor quite radically. I find that people who normally dislike okra find much to appreciate about the pickled version. Even my mother, who is disinterested in okra on a good day, can really dig into a jar of the pickled version. I highly recommend that you try it.

PrintPickled Okra

Yield: makes 4 pints

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds small okra pods (use those that are between 3-4 inches in length)
2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons pickling salt
8 cloves garlic or 2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
2 teaspoons dill seed
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon red chili flakes

Instructions

Prepare a boiling water bath canner and 4 pint jars.
Wash the okra pods and trim away the stem ends.
Combine vinegar, water, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
Divide the garlic cloves, dill seed, red chili flake, mustard seeds, and peppercorns evenly between the four jars.
Pack the okra into the jars over the spices, arranging them so that the bottom layer has the tips up and the top layer is tips down.
Pour the boiling brine over the okra, leaving approximately 1/4 inch headspace.
Gently tap the jars on the counter to loosen any trapped air bubbles. For stubborn air pockets, use a chopstick to wiggle them free.
Wipe rims, apply lids and rings, and process in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes.
When the time is up, remove the jars and set them on a folded kitchen towel to cool. When the jars have cooled enough that you can comfortably handle them, check the seals.
Sealed jars can be stored at room temperature for up to a year. Any unsealed jars should be refrigerated and used promptly.3.1http://foodinjars.com/2017/05/small-batch-pickled-okra-recipe/
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