Pickled Okra for Hot August Nights

Name: Pickled Okra for Hot August Nights
Ingredients: Pickled Okra with Jalapenos serves 6 CLICK here for a printable recipe; 1 lb okra, trimmed (and halved lengthwise if quite large); 6 kosher salt, divided; 3 c distilled white vinegar; 2 bay leaves; 1 t coriander seeds; 1 t black peppercorns; 1 t juniper berries; 1/2 t cloves; 1/2 t cinnamon; 1/2 t red pepper flakes; 2 medium onions, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4 inch slices; 5 fresh jalapenos, quartered lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed