Pickled Okra - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds of fresh okra (3 ½ to 4 inches long)
• 4 large cloves, peeled
• 4 ¼ - inch thick slices of lemon
• 2 c cider vinegar (5% acidity)
• 2 c water
• 3 tbsp. kosher salt
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tbsp. mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp. coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. fennel seeds
• 1 tsp. celery seeds
• 1 tsp. tri-color peppercorns
• 4 pints jars, lids, and screw bands
• A large (at least 16 qt.) pot for canning