How Do You Make Homemade Pickled Okra?
I have been canning and pickling for over 25 years and learned from the BEST, my grandma! She taught me how to can or pickle vegetables with little fuss and get a 99.9% seal for long lasting freshness and taste. This recipe is a favorite because it is easy and makes for great conversation at bar-b-ques and picnics. Makes a great garnish for Bloody Marys as well. Step 1 Wash Okra and set aside to drain Wash jars and rings with hot soapy water and rinse well Step 2 Fill medium saucepan about 1/2 full with vinegar place on stove. Do not heat yet. Add 1 cup water to small saucepan and place on stove on low heat. Add enough water in large pan to cover about 3/4 of your pint jar. This water needs to be boiling when your jars are fully prepared. I start mine on medium heat and it’s usually ready when I am. Step 3 Pack okra into jars stem with stem up Poke garlic clove and chili pepper down into packed okra about midway into jar and pour a few drops of olive oil over okra. Don’t overdo, a litt
