Soak medium sized tender whole (leave top on) okra pods for 24 hours in ice water. Sterilize jars in boiling water, drain. Stuff okra in jars, packing tightly. Add a pod of garlic, pod of red pepper, and a piece of fresh dill weed into each jar. Pour hot solution into each jar. Wipe top of jars and seal while hot.

SOLUTION:

1 qt. vinegar
2 c. water
1 c. pickling salt
Pea size piece of alum

Bring to a boil, stirring well. Boil 10 minutes. Pour into jars.