Quick-Pickled Okra Recipe

Name: Quick-Pickled Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
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

Servings: persons

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

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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 3 whole dried red chile peppers, 6 cloves garlic, peeled, 3 whole cinnamon sticks, and more.

Yes, Quick-Pickled Okra falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick-Pickled Okra

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