Okra Pickles

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, soak the okra in cold water for about 1 hour to plump it.

2. 2

   While the okra soaks, sterilize four (1 pint) canning jars according to manufacturer's directions.

3. 3

   Shortly before the okra finishes its bath, combine the vinegar, water, salt, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce in a medium saucepan. bring the mixture to a boil.

4. 4

   Simmer the pickling liquid while you prepare the okra and spices in their jars.

5. 5

   For Each Jar 1 to 2 small whole dried chiles 1 garlic clove 1 fresh dill “head” with seeds 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds With clean hands, snugly pile the okra vertically into the sterilized jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top of each jar.

6. 6

   Add the chiles, garlic, dill and mustard seeds to each jar.

7. 7

   Ladle the hot pickling liquid over the okra in each jar, covering the okra but leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace.

8. 8

   Process the jars in a water bath according to the manufacturer's directions, generally 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Let the pickles sit for at least a week before serving them.