Quick-Pickled Okra

Name: Quick-Pickled Okra
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 whole dried red chile peppers; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 3 whole cinnamon sticks; 1 1/2 cups sugar; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon allspice berries

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 whole dried red chile peppers
6 cloves garlic, peeled
3 whole cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 cups sugar
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice berries

Directions

1

Divide the okra evenly between 3 pint jars.
2

Place 1 dried chile pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1 cinnamon stick into each jar.
3

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, water, vinegar, cloves, and allspice berries for the brine.
4

Once the mixture has reached a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring until the sugar and salt have fully dissolved.
5

Pour as evenly as possible into the jars.
6

Allow to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate.
7

Enjoy when chilled, or for up to two weeks.