Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
crisp, tangy pickled okra makes the perfect side dish for a big fried chicken dinner. it's also delicious with cold beer, crackers and pimento cheese. if you like dill cucumber pickles, you'll love these!
Sprightly green okra pods embody the taste of summer in the South. The perfectly balanced, sweet-sour flavors and characteristic textures complement everything from charcuterie and cheese to a well-dressed hot dog.
Okra pickles should be crisp & delicious without a hint of the slime okra is famous for. My recipe calls for lots of hot red chiles, garlic, green coriander seed, mustard seed & black pepper.
Pickling seems to intensify the heat of jalapenos in this opportunistic recipe for pickled okra. The opportunity for fresh okra is limited in these parts so making a jar or two when possible is just good sense.
This is a recipe for a small batch of okra refrigerator pickles and a Creole-style spice blend that is also great rubbed on chicken, grilled meats, in soups and stews, and on other vegetables.
