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PICKLED OKRA

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Course condiment, Side
Servings 2 pints

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 LBS OKRA
  • 2 CUPS APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
  • 1 CUP WATER
  • 1/2 CUP SUGAR
  • 3 TBS. SALT
  • 1 TBS. MUSTARD SEED
  • 4 WHOLE ALLSPICE BERRIES
  • 1 TBS. CELERY SEED
  • 1/2 TSP. CRUSHED RED PEPPER
  • 1 BAY LEAF
  • 2 CLOVES garlic

Instructions
 

  • In a large non-reactive saucepan, combine all ingredients EXCEPT okar. Bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the okra and boil for 5 minutes. Stir gently to keep okra submerged. Remove from heat.
  • Using tongs, transfer the hot okra to glass jars. They should be vertical in the jar. This is easiest to accomplis if you have the jar on its side. Pack tightly. Add a piece of garlic. Cover with pickling liquid being sure to include the seeds. Screw on top. Cool, then refrigerate. Wait 4-5 days before serving. Keeps about 4-6 weeks.