Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh whole okra
  • 3 dried red chile peppers
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 3 teaspoons dried dill, divided
  • 6 sprigs fresh dill
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black or white peppercorns
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Kosher salt

Method

  • Divide the okra evenly between 3 sterile pint-size canning jars.
  • Place 1 dried chile, 1 clove of garlic, 1 whole clove, 1 teaspoon of dried dill, and 2 sprigs of fresh dill into each jar.
  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water, vinegars, mustard seeds, peppercorns, sugar and 2 tablespoons of kosher salt for the brine.
  • Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
  • Once the mixture has reached a rolling boil, pour the pickling brine as evenly as possible into the jars.
  • Seal the jars in a hot water bath according to the jars' package instructions and store in a cool, dry place for at least a week.