Pickled Okra for Hot August Nights Recipe
Ingredients
- Pickled Okra with Jalapenos serves 6 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1 lb okra, trimmed (and halved lengthwise if quite large)
- 6 kosher salt, divided
- 3 c distilled white vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 t coriander seeds
- 1 t black peppercorns
- 1 t juniper berries
- 1/2 t cloves
- 1/2 t cinnamon
- 1/2 t red pepper flakes
- 2 medium onions, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 5 fresh jalapenos, quartered lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1386g | |
| Calories 377 | |
| Calories from Fat 17 | 5% |
| Total Fat 2.08g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.37g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium 1761mg | 50% |
| Total Carbs 55.77g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.6g | 69% |
| Sugars 15.88g | 11% |
| Protein 12.01g | 19% |
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