3 1/2 lb. sm. okra pods
5 cloves garlic
5 sm. fresh hot peppers
1 qt. water
1/3 c. pickling salt
2 tsp. dill seeds
1 pt. vinegar

Pack okra tightly into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Place a clove of garlic and a hot pepper in each of the jars. Combine remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.

Pour vinegar mixture over okra, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Cover at once with metal lids and screw bands tightly. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Yield: 4-5 pints.