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Pickled Okra with Jalapenos

pickled okra with jalapenos
By jgreghenry Published August 30, 2009

Description

I know you don't really hate okra. So try it pickled and see what I mean.

Prep time: 1 1⁄2 hours
Yield:1 ()

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb okra, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 6 kosher salt
  • 3 c distilled white vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 t coriander seeds
  • 1 t black peppercorns
  • 1 t juniper berries
  • 0.5 t cloves
  • 0.5 t cinnamon
  • 0.5 t red pepper flakes
  • 2 medium onions, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 5 fresh jalapenos, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed, then cut into quarters

Summary

Yield
Servings
Prep time1 1⁄2 hours
RecipeQuick and Easy Summer Vegetarian
Ingredientsvinegar okra jalapeno onion bay leaf coriander pepper red pepper flakes cinnamon juniper berries

Directions

Rinse the okra in a colander. Toss it with 3 tablespoons of salt. Let it drain into the sink for about 15 minutes.

Put the remaining salt, 1 cup water the vinegar, sugar, spices, onions and jalapenos into a medium sized non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. After a few minutes turn the heat off.

Rinse the okra under cool water to remove all the salt. Transfer the okra to a large heat proof bowl. Pour the pickling liquid over the okra. Let the mixture come to room temperature. Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator to cool completely. Serve cold.