Okra are a southern staple, and for good reason. If you're in the mood for some southern fare, but also want to satisfy your need for some spice then these are the okra for you. Hot Pickled Okra are exactly what the name says- spicy okra pickled to perfection. Okay, maybe the name doesn't tell you that these okra are pickled to perfection, but I will tell you that they are. Of course they are, we carry then at Peppers of Key West!
Although we in the US associate okra with southern cuisine, the fact is that these little seed pods are used all over the world. They even go by a ton a different names. From Lady Fingers to Kingombo, the names are as vast as the uses. In the US, we call them okra in most circles, but one of the most common names across the world is gumbo. The French first started calling a particular stew, made from okra, gumbo and as you may know, the name stuck with the Cajun culture in Louisiana. Many times, the name gumbo is used to describe both okra and the stew.
At Peppers of Key West, we like to make an okra salad and just devour these little guys. We also love to add them to stews and even stir fry. They can just about be used for anything and the unique spicy pickled flavor lends to a variety of different cuisines and tastes.
