Among the many fruits and vegetables you can choose from, okra has emerged as a popular choice for pickling. Okra was introduced to the United States between the 16th and 19th centuries, and it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pickled okra on fork - Jackf/Getty Images If you're a fan of Southern cooking, chances are, you've tangoed with okra before.

In just a few more weeks, the last of the farm-fresh okra will run out at farmers markets and grocery stores, so now is the perfect time to pickle a carton or two. Okra is really an underrated food.