Ingredients
2 lb fresh tender okra pods
5 each hot red/green peppers
5 each cloves garlic, peeled
1 qt distilled vinegar
1/2 cup water
6 tbsp pickling salt
1 tbsp celery seed
1 tbsp mustard seed
Directions
Wash Okra and pack into clean jars with screw tops. Into each jar put
1 red or green hot pepper and 1 clove garlic. Bring remaining
ingredients to a boil and pour over the okra, filling the jars to
overflowing. Seal while hot and let age for 2 months before using.
Makes 5 pints
Servings: 5 servings
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Categories: Party; Vegetable
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