Quick Pickled Okra
By: Simmer + Sauce
Published: Thursday, June 27, 2019 - 4:03pm

Ingredients




1 pound fresh okra pods, washed
6 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
4 garlic cloves, peeled and kept whole
2 Bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
5 cloves
1/2 cup sliced yellow onion

Preparation

1 Place the cleaned okra in a colander. Toast with 2 1/2 tablespoons salt and using your hands, mix well to coat. Place colander in a large mixing bowl and allow to sit for 45 minutes. 2 In a medium size saucepan add the vinegar, water, remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons salt, sugar, garlic, Bay leaves, cayenne, mustard seeds and cloves, bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the onion and cook for an additional minute. Remove from he heat and set aside. 3 Rinse the okra and cold water to remove the salt. Place the cleaned okra in a large mixing bowl. Pour the brine mixture over the okra and mix well to coat. Allow the okra to cool to room temperature, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes. 4 Once the okra has cooled, place in a large glass jar and refrigerate for at least 5 hours. Serve chilled.

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An easy, flavorful quick pickled okra recipe for summer.