Quick Pickled Okra – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh okra pods, washed
• 6 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and kept whole
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
• 5 cloves
• 1/2 cup sliced yellow onion