Quick and Easy Pickled Okra Recipe (Print Version)
Learn how to make crunchy, tangy pickled okra with this easy recipe – perfect for snacks or garnishes!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Southern
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 pound fresh okra
02 -
2 cups white vinegar
03 -
1 cup water
→ Seasonings & Spices
04 -
6-8 cloves garlic, smashed
05 -
1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 -
2 tablespoons kosher salt
07 -
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish & Toppings
08 -
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
→ Optional Extras
09 -
Other vegetables like carrots or green beans
10 -
Different spices like mustard seeds
# Instructions:
01 -
Wash and trim the okra. Pat dry.
02 -
Combine vinegar, water, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper flakes in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
03 -
Add okra to boiling brine, reduce heat, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
04 -
Remove okra, transfer to a jar, stir in dill, and cool completely.
05 -
Seal jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
06 -
Serve chilled as a side dish!
# Notes:
01 -
Don't overcrowd the jar; leave some headspace for the brine.
02 -
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
03 -
Apple cider vinegar can be used instead of white vinegar.
04 -
Serve with grilled meats or fried chicken.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Saucepan
02 -
glass jar
03 -
slotted spoon
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 50 calories per serving (approx)
Total Fat: 0g
Total Carbohydrate: 12g
Protein: 1g