DILL-OKRA PICKLES

Ingredients:

1    kilo young okra

      Garlic cloves

      Spring dills

2    cups water

2    cups white vinegar

4    teaspoons salt

Materials:

Cooking utensils

Sterilized jars

Procedure:

1.      Scrub okra and pack into jars.

2.      Peel garlic.

3.      In each jar, insert a garlic clove and a spring dill. Set aside.

4.      Bring water, vinegar, and salt to a boil.

5.      Pour boiling liquid over okra leaving ½ inch head space. Seal.

6.      Process jars in hot water for 10 minutes for further sterilization.

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Health Benefits of OKRA:

Okra is commonly used in Southern, Creole, and Cajun cooking.  This is due to the
fact that it was initially introduced into the United States in its southern region.  Since
there is little frost in the southern region, okra grows well there.

Okra is low in calories and is a good source of many nutrients including vitamin B6 and
C, fiber, calcium, and folic acid.  It is effective for the prevention of neural tube defects
in developing fetuses mainly due to its high content of vitamin B6, calcium, fiber, and
folic acid.