How To Make A Quick Okra Pickles INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Get fresh okra. No bruises and damage. Should be firm and succulent. Wash in running water to remove adhering dirt. 2) Cut off the base. Make it slanting in case wanted to arrange up side down in sleek jar. The cut will allow faster absorption of pickling solution. Arrange in jar, vertically if using a small sleek jar, horizontally if using a large container. 3) Prepare pickling solution, 30% sugar and 30% vinegar for sweet and sour, 30% sugar and 5% vinegar for a sweet pickle. Add spices of choice like ginger, black pepper, chili and herbs. 4) Bring the mixture to boil. Allow to cool for five minutes and pour to container with okra. Place a bag of water on top to prevent okra from floating – use polypropylene bags. Cover. Let stand for two days before eating or adding to vegetable dishes. Keep refrigerated after opening.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 12:37:15 +0000
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