Pickled Okra

If you love okra, then you will definitely enjoy this recipe for pickled okra! I personally love the slightly sour and tangy taste of pickled okra, and it makes for a great snack. The best part about this recipe is that it is really easy to make – all you need is some fresh okra, vinegar, water, salt and spices. So if you are looking for an easy and tasty way to preserve your okra crop, give this recipe a try!

Ingredients

• Okra, garlic, lemon, cider vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds.

Instructions

1. Put a steamer rack at the bottom of a large (16-quart) pot, and place the jars on the rack. Fill the pot with water to the rim of the jars. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 10 minutes.

2. Wash the lids in hot, soapy water. Dry well. Place vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil to dissolve the salt and sugar, reduce heat, and keep warm.

3. While the water is heating in step one, prepare the okra and the spices: Rinse okra and trim stem ends to 1/4 inch; place all pickling spices in small bowl and stir to combine; lay out clean towel on countertop.

4 Use canning tongs to remove jars from boiling water (emptying water from jars), placing hot jars on towel (this will help prevent them from getting shocked by cold counter surface & potentially cracking).

5 Place lemon slice at bottom of each jar; add tablespoon mixed pickling spices; place peeled garlic clove on top of spices & lemon slices

6 Pack okra into jars (alternating stem-side-up & stem-side-down)

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 50
• Fat: 0 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 380 mg
• Carbohydrates: 11 g
• Fiber 2 g
• Sugar 7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does jarred pickled okra last?

Pickled okra lasts around 2 weeks in the fridge. This is because the vinegar, spices, and salt help to preserve the okra. You can find recipes for pickled okra online from trusted sources like Simply Recipes or Little Sprouts Learning.

How long is pickled okra good for?

Pickled okra will keep for 2 months in the refrigerator. Okra should pickle for 3-5 days before being eaten. This means that pickled okra is good for up to 2 months after it has been pickled.

Why is my pickled okra tough?

If you’ve ever had the misfortune of eating tough, fibrous pickled okra, then you know how disappointing it can be. The good news is that there’s a very simple reason why this happens: you’re using the wrong type of okra! Pickling okra is best done with smaller, younger pods. Larger ones will result in a tough, fibrous pickle. So next time you’re at the store, be sure to grab some small okra pods for your pickling project.

How long does it take for okra to pickle?

Pickled okra should be allowed to sit for at least 6 weeks before consumption. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop fully, resulting in a more complex and nuanced flavor profile. Additionally, it will help to ensure that the texture of the okra is firm but not tough. If you are looking for an even quicker option, you can try quick pickling, which only requires a few days of wait time.

What is pickled okra made of?

Pickled okra is made of vinegar, water, salt and sugar. The okra is prepared by rinsing it and trimming the stem ends to 1/4 inch.