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Refrigerator Pickled Okra: A Crisp, Tangy Snack You Can Make in Minutes

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time2 days 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 13 –16 fresh okra pods tops trimmed but intact
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic peeled
  • 1 dried chili pepper
  • Handful fresh dill

Instructions

  • In a pot over medium heat, combine white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, and water. Cook until sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from heat and let the brine cool completely.
  • Place fresh dill in the bottom of a large mason or glass jar.
  • Pack the jar with okra, garlic cloves, and the dried chili pepper.
  • Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the okra, covering completely.
  • Seal the jar with its lid.
  • Refrigerate for at least 48 hours before serving.