Pickled Okra

Directions

1. 1
   Scrub tiny okra pods with vegetable brush.
2. 2
   To prevent floating of product, place about a quart of okra in a perforated blanching basket.
3. 3
   Lower okra into 3 or 4 quarts boiling water.
4. 4
   Boil for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Chill in cold water.
6. 6
   Place pods upright into pint or half-pint standard canning jars alternating big and little ends. To each pint, add 1 teaspoon dill seed or a small sprig of dill, 2 cloves garlic, and a tiny pod of hot pepper.