Garlic Okra Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. okra
3 c. water
1 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. pickling salt
2 cloves garlic, minced

Preparation

Pack whole fresh okra into hot clean pint jars.
Combine remaining ingredients and bring to boiling.
Slowly pour boiling liquid into jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
Prepared lids according to manufacturer's directions.
Wipe jar rim.
Adjust lid.
Process jars in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
Start timing when water returns to boil.
Makes 4 pints.