Cocktail Okra
2 pounds fresh tender okra pods
5 hot red peppers
5 cloves garlic, peeled
1 quart distilled vinegar
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons pickling salt
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon mustard seed
Wash okra and pack into clean jars with screw tops.
Into each jar put 1 hot pepper and 1 clove garlic.
Bring remaining ingredients to a boil and pour over the okra, filling the jars to overflowing.
Pour into jars and store in refrigerator or freeze.
Let age for 2 months before using.
Makes 5 pints.
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