Homemade Spicy Pickled Okra Recipe

This homemade spicy pickled okra recipe is a perfect way to enjoy okra all year round. The combination of spicy, tangy, and crunchy flavors will tantalize your taste buds. It's great as a snack, a side dish, or even as a topping for salads or sandwiches.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh okra
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced
• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Wash the okra and trim the stems, then pack them vertically into clean, sterilized jars.
2. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, sugar, garlic, jalapeno peppers, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
3. Pour the hot brine over the okra in the jars, leaving a 1/2 inch of headspace. Secure lids.
4. Let the jars cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Allow the flavors to develop for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
5. Pickled okra can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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