Cocktail Okra

2 pounds fresh tender okra pods
5 hot red or green peppers
5 garlic cloves -- peeled
1 quart distilled vinegar
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoon pickling salt
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon mustard seed

Wash okra and pack into clean jars with screw tops. Into each jar put 1 red or green hot pepper and 1 clove of garlic. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil and pour over the okra, filling the jars to overflowing. Seal while hot and let age for 2 months before using. This recipe yields 5 pints.

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