Learn how to make Homemade Pickled Okra. From preparing the brine to packing and sealing the jars, this step-by-step guide will have you canning our favorite southern veggie with no added preservatives
Enjoy a little taste of summer all year by canning your own Homemade Pickled Okra! You’ll love these tender young pods of okra preserved in a brine with garlic, dill, and peppercorns.
Summer is always a busy time for canning and preserving. I almost always make some Strawberry Jam and our favorite Kosher Dills along with a good Basic Salsa recipe and a few Quick Pickled Jalapenos. We’re already enjoying some of those this year.
I also like to make a few jars of Sugar-Free Bread and Butter Pickles to savor all through the fall and winter.
One popular way to reduce okra’s sliminess is to “soak it in vinegar for 30 minutes [before cooking with it], which helps to break up and dissolve the slime,” says food scientist, food industry consultant, and author Bryan Le.
How to Make Pickled Okra
My recipe makes three pint jars of okra pickles. Feel free to double it if you want more!
✅ How long does pickled okra last?
Properly stored in a cool, dark place, pickled okra should last approximately one year.
How to Keep Okra from Getting Slimy – CHOW Tip
FAQ
How do you make okra not slimy with vinegar?
How do you preserve okra in a jar?
How do you can pickled okra?
Pickled okra is great served alongside a sandwich but it’s also not out of place on a cheese plate or snack board. Sterilize 5 to 6 pint canning jars and lids; keep warm until ready to fill. Prepare a water bath canner so the water is boiling and ready to process. Trim any long stems from 2 1/2 pounds fresh okra but take care not to cut the pods.
How can one eat okra?
You can eat okra ras, fried, and grilled, among others. According to scientific evidence, it has different properties. It is beneficial for blood sugar control, because of its fiber levels, and is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Is pickled okra slimy?
Okra often gets a bad rap for being slimy, but this quick-pickle recipe uses whole okra pods and only exposes the okra to heat briefly, which reduces the slimy factor. These quick-pickled okra are tart, spicy, just a tad sweet, and super crunchy—perfect for adding to any crudité platter or charcuterie board! Can I make pickled okra without jars?
Can you eat pickled okra?
Several studies show that consuming okra may also help to lower blood sugar levels. Once pickled, you also get to take advantage of gut-healthy probiotics. This easy recipe for pickled okra requires just a few ingredients: Fresh okra: Use fresh, young okra pods. Vinegar: I used distilled white vinegar this time.