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

  1. In a colander, toss okra with 3 Tbs of salt and let drain in the sink.
  2. Combine water, vinegar, 3 Tbs kohser salt, sugar, bay leaves, and mustard seed in a sauce pan over medium heat.
  3. Stir to dissolve sugar and salt.
  4. Bring to boil.
  5. Add onions and cook for 1 minute until slightly soft.
  6. Rinse okra in cool water.
  7. put okra in a large plastic bowl and pour brine mixture over the okra and stir.
  8. Cool to room temperature.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  10. Can be stored in airtight containers in fridge for 1 month.

Note:

  1. Now I don’t have to wait for American day at the lunch buffet on a Carnival cruise ship to enjoy!