If you're lucky enough to find purple okra, use it solo or in combination with standard green pods—but know that the longer the pickling time, the less vibrant the color. Serve on a relish tray, with sandwiches in place of pickle spears, or as a bloody Mary garnish. A jar makes a unique hostess gift.
I used the okra from my garden, and I loved it. I saw the other recipe, and now I will try that one.
Read MoreWe are lucky to be able to get farmers market fresh okra. For us, the recipe had just the right amount of spice. I have never seen purple okra but taste is what really counts, so this is a very good recipe.
Read MoreI was interested in trying this recipe because it uses red wine vinegar. It was OK, but I like the CL pickled okra recipe from 2005 better. So, I'll stick with that recipe instead of this one.
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