Description
Homemade pickled okra is a tangy, crunchy Southern delight that transforms fresh okra into a vibrant snack or condiment. Bursting with flavor, this easy recipe evokes nostalgia while offering a refreshing addition to salads, sandwiches, or charcuterie boards. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy the zesty essence of homemade pickled okra right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh okra
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 3 tablespoons pickling salt
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 4 sprigs fresh dill
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Sterilize jars and lids by boiling them for 10 minutes.
- Rinse okra under cold water and pat dry.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, and salt; bring to a simmer until salt dissolves.
- Pack okra into sterilized jars with garlic, dill, and cayenne if desired.
- Pour hot brine over okra until fully submerged; seal jars tightly.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating; let pickle for at least 48 hours before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 125g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg