4 lb. sm. tender okra
3/4 c. salt
8 c. white vinegar
1 c. water
10 cloves garlic
10 pods jalapeno
Celery salt or mustard seed
Carrot sticks for color
Onion quarters

Wash and sterilize 10 pint jars. Wash okra, leaving stems on. Pack in jars, stems up. Place one pepper pod and one garlic clove in each hot jar. Place carrot sticks and onion quarter in each jar.

Bring vinegar, water, and salt to a boil. Remove from fire immediately. Add 1 teaspoon celery salt or mustard seed if desired. Pour boiling hot mixture over okra and seal jars. Let stand 2 months before using.