Homemade Pickled Okra
Homemade Pickled Okra is a vibrant, crunchy treat that adds a delightful tang to your meals and snacks. This easy recipe transforms fresh okra into zesty bites, ideal for charcuterie boards, sandwiches, or as a standalone snack. Each crunch brings an explosion of flavor, transporting you back to nostalgic summer days. With simple ingredients and a straightforward pickling process, you’ll have this colorful addition ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 5 servings 1x
- Category: Snack/Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh okra
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, whole or sliced
- 1 tablespoon dill seeds
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the brine by combining vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat until dissolved and bring to a boil.
- In sterilized jars, place garlic cloves, dill seeds, red pepper flakes, and mustard seeds.
- Pack fresh okra tightly into the jars.
- Pour hot brine over okra until fully submerged; seal jars tightly.
- Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg