pickled okra
Tangy Southern preserve
Pickled okra is okra pods preserved in a seasoned vinegar brine, popular in Southern American cuisine.
The pickling process firms the vegetable and tames its characteristic sliminess.
Often served as a snack, garnish, or cocktail accompaniment: She pulled a spear of pickled okra from her Bloody Mary.
- pickledPreserved in acidic solution
- brineWater saturated with sodium
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- jarWide-mouthed storage vessel
- crunchyBreaking with sound
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