Mama's Pickled Okra - Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 6 to 12 cloves garlic
• 2 1/2 pounds young okra, each no more than 2 1/2-3 inches long
• 6 large sprigs fresh dill or 6 teaspoons dill seeds
• 12 whole small hot red pepper rods (preferably cayenne), optional
• 3 teaspoons whole mustard seeds, optional
• 3 tablespoons pure pickling salt or Kosher salt
• 3 3/4 cups water
• 5 1/4 cups cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar