Best 6 Sweet Dill Pickled Okra Recipes
Sweet dill pickled okra is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. This Southern classic is made with fresh okra, vinegar, sugar, and spices. The okra is first blanched in boiling water, then soaked in a brine solution before being packed into jars and covered with a sweet and tangy pickling liquid. The jars are then sealed and processed in a boiling water bath. The resulting pickles are crisp and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and sour taste. Sweet dill pickled okra is a great addition to salads, sandwiches, and relish trays. It can also be used as a garnish for cocktails or as a topping for tacos and nachos.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SWEET DILL PICKLES
These pickles soaked in a sugar mixture taste just like candy! They take some time to make, but are a sweet treat.
Provided by SUSANNAH
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 14h35m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain pickles and slice into 1/4 inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl with 2 cups sugar. Stir, cover and allow to stand at room temperature 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
- In a medium saucepan, mix together the remaining sugar, vinegar, water and pickling spice. Bring to a boil. Pour over the pickles. Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
- Transfer the pickles to sterile jars and store in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 359 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
GRANDMA OMA'S PICKLED OKRA
Grandma Oma always made these, and I still do. They are a welcome change on a relish tray.
Provided by Lorelei Rusco
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Divide the fresh okra evenly between 3 sterile (1 pint) jars. Place one dried chile, and one teaspoon of dill into each jar.
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, vinegar and salt. Bring to a rolling boil. Pour over the ingredients in the jars, and seal in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. Refrigerate jars after opening.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 584.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
DILLY PICKLED OKRA
Often enjoyed deep-fried, okra's magic can shine through in multiple other preparations. Here, it is pickled with delicate rice vinegar and dill, which makes for a cool and tangy counterpoint to richer foods such as Sunday Fried Chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegan Recipes
Time P1D
Yield Makes 2 pints
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse okra; cut away any bruises and bad spots. Trim stem ends, but do not remove caps entirely.
- Bring vinegar, 3/4 cup water, and salt to a boil in a medium pot. Evenly divide garlic, coriander and dill seeds, and dill sprigs between two clean 1-pint canning jars. Pack tightly with okra, alternating direction of caps, and leaving 3/4 inch of space at top of jar.
- Pour hot liquid over okra to cover pods completely (add more vinegar, if needed). Let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours and up to 1 month.
SWEET DILL PICKLED OKRA
Most people love dill picked okra, but my husband loves sweet dill pickled okra, so I spent many hours hunting this recipe last year. It turned out real well, according to the people who have eaten it. I personally don't care for pickled okra, but for those of you who do, this recipe puts a new twist on it.
Provided by Jellyqueen
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 6 pints
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pack washed okra in 6 pint jars.
- Divide garlic, celery seed, hot pepper and dill seed between the jars.
- Combine salt, sugar, water and vinegar in large saucepan; bring to boiling and pour into jars to within 1/2 inch of top.
- Seal jars and place in hot water bath (water to cover jars) for 7 minutes.
- Remove to wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9467.7, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 39, Protein 6.3
SWEET DILL REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
Dill and cucumbers are natural companions in a number of dishes. I turn to this recipe every summer when my garden is in full bloom. My family can hardly wait to eat these pickles.-Kay Curtis, Guthrie, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 3-1/2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute. In a large nonmetallic container, combine cucumbers, onion and dill. Pour dressing over; cool. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 days before serving. Stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
KOSHER DILL OKRA PICKLES
Simple dilled okra pickles. This recipe can also be used to make last of the summer small green tomato pickles. Taste is very similar to Texas Brand Okra Pickles.
Provided by Taylor in Belgium
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6 pints
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash and drain okra.
- Prick each okra several times with a pin, or cut small slit with knife.
- Put 1 clove garlic and 1/2 tsp mustard seed in the bottom of each jar.
- Pack okra into jars.
- Put a small bunch of dill or about 1 tsp dill seed on top of okra.
- Boil water, vinegar and salt together until salt is dissolved.
- Fill jars with boiling solution to within 1/2 inch from top.
- Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7000.2, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 5.2
Tips:
- Choose small, tender okra pods for pickling.
- Wash the okra thoroughly before pickling.
- Use a sharp knife to trim the okra pods.
- Make sure to sterilize the jars and lids before using.
- Follow the recipe instructions carefully to ensure proper pickling.
- Allow the pickles to cool completely before storing.
- Store the pickles in a cool, dark place for best results.
Conclusion:
Sweet dill pickled okra is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a meal. It is also a great way to preserve okra for later use. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this pickled okra is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you have some fresh okra, give this recipe a try!
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