Nope. They float. Especially with raw pack. Never use raw pack myself on anything just for that reason.

Eventually they sink. After 24 hours you can carefully invert the jars for a bit if needed. Otherwise don't worry about it.

Dave

OK, I know some things want to float. I did cold pack, but tightly. The okra were very fresh, cut this morning. Any suggestions for the next time? Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

I do not understand anything you are talking about. Can you explain better. What did you do and what is your question.

I understand perfectly. Bossmare was making pickled okra. Just like any other pickle, it can be made using either raw pack or hot pack. Recipe is listed below.

The okra ended up floating in the jar because of the air in the food. That is normal, especially when raw pack is used. Using hot pack eliminates some but not all of the floating because the pre-heating forces some air out of the food replacing it with the brine.

Over time the food absorbs the brine in the jar and sinks.

Dave

Here is a link that might be useful: Pickled Dilled Okra - NCHFP

Thank you, Dave. Yes, it was a garbled question. Do you hot pack your pickles, too???

Do you hot pack your pickles, too???

I do except for the Quick Pack Dill recipe. Mostly we make Bread n' Butters and fridge fermented ones.

Dave