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Dill Pickle Okra

Dill Pickle Okra: Your New Favorite Crunchy Snack Adventure

Discover the delightful crunch of homemade Dill Pickle Okra, a unique twist on traditional pickles that elevates your snacking experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 24 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Brine
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons salt
For the Pickles
  • 1 pound young okra pods 2-4 inch pods
  • 1 bunch fresh dill
  • 1 clove garlic smashed
  • 1 piece Thai or hot chili pepper optional for spice
Storage Needs
  • 1 jar sterilized jar for storing pickles

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • sterilized jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dill Pickle Okra
  1. Wash the young okra pods thoroughly and pierce each pod once.
  2. Combine water, white vinegar, and salt in a saucepan. Heat until salt dissolves, then bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Place the pierced okra in sterilized jars, adding fresh dill, smashed garlic, and optional chili pepper.
  4. Pour cooled brine over okra, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  5. Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes or seal and refrigerate.
  6. Allow jars to sit for at least 24 hours to meld flavors, ideally a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store sealed jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 months or in a cool dark pantry for up to a year if processed correctly.

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