Quick Pickled Okra
Ingredients
- 1 lb okra sliced in half length wise
- 6 Tbs kohser salt
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups vinegar
- 2 Tbs sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 cups sliced red onions
Directions
- In a colander, toss okra with 3 Tbs of salt and let drain in the sink.
- Combine water, vinegar, 3 Tbs kohser salt, sugar, bay leaves, and mustard seed in a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Stir to dissolve sugar and salt.
- Bring to boil.
- Add onions and cook for 1 minute until slightly soft.
- Rinse okra in cool water.
- put okra in a large plastic bowl and pour brine mixture over the okra and stir.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Can be stored in airtight containers in fridge for 1 month.
Note:
- Now I don’t have to wait for American day at the lunch buffet on a Carnival cruise ship to enjoy!