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Best ways to cook okra
Posted on 9/21/22 at 6:59 am
Posted on 9/21/22 at 6:59 am
I’ve been able to grow a fair bit of okra in my garden and am just wondering the boards opinion of the best way to cook it.
Also, is there a way to store whole
Okra other than pickling? My plant produces 3-4 pods every 2 weeks and I’d like to store it until I have enough to really make a dish.
Also, is there a way to store whole
Okra other than pickling? My plant produces 3-4 pods every 2 weeks and I’d like to store it until I have enough to really make a dish.
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Posted on 9/21/22 at 7:25 am to Oilfieldbiology
Fried okra is an easy option. Other than that I like it stewed with tomatoes. There are several variations of the dish that can include shrimp, bacon, smoked sausage etc. Okra is great roasted, grilled or air fried. Or put in a pot of peas. Or put in gumbo if that's your thing.
For storing, okra freezes great.
For storing, okra freezes great.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 8:16 am to Oilfieldbiology
Fried, pickled, or trash imo
ETA: I will also accept roasted/grilled, none of that “cooked down” bs
ETA: I will also accept roasted/grilled, none of that “cooked down” bs
This post was edited on 9/21/22 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 9/21/22 at 8:26 am to Oilfieldbiology
Fried okra
Smothered okra with tomatoes and shrimp.
Gumbo
Smothered okra with tomatoes and shrimp.
Gumbo
Posted on 9/21/22 at 8:30 am to Oilfieldbiology
Mosquito Supperclub cookbook has a recipe for stwed okra and you can freeze portions to throw in gumbo at a later time. I like okra in my gumbo so it's a win for me.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 8:31 am to Oilfieldbiology
Roast at 400-450 for 10-20 mins
Posted on 9/21/22 at 8:42 am to Oilfieldbiology
Large pan
Sliced fresh, non frozen okra
Pan surface covered in oil but not starting to climb the sides and on medium heat
Add the okra in a single layer or very close to it. Throw in a diced onion.Let it sit on medium or medium low and cook a while. Flip a few pieces with a fork if need be to see if it's browning. Once browned, use a spatula to try to flip sections so that the other side of the sliced okra is now cooking. Keep it going. It will start to shrink but eventually softens. You get crispy sweet roasted okra with no fuss really. Just patience. It's delicious.
Or leave whole, rub with olive oil, salt, pepper and throw on a grill and watch it. Just roll them around until all sides get roasted. Works in the oven too.
Sliced fresh, non frozen okra
Pan surface covered in oil but not starting to climb the sides and on medium heat
Add the okra in a single layer or very close to it. Throw in a diced onion.Let it sit on medium or medium low and cook a while. Flip a few pieces with a fork if need be to see if it's browning. Once browned, use a spatula to try to flip sections so that the other side of the sliced okra is now cooking. Keep it going. It will start to shrink but eventually softens. You get crispy sweet roasted okra with no fuss really. Just patience. It's delicious.
Or leave whole, rub with olive oil, salt, pepper and throw on a grill and watch it. Just roll them around until all sides get roasted. Works in the oven too.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 8:47 am to Oilfieldbiology
Grilled okra is great. Lightly coat with EVOO and dust with salt and pepper. Grill raised direct at like 375-425 until it softens and crisps a bit.
I also really enjoy it cut and cooked down with buttered corn.
I also really enjoy it cut and cooked down with buttered corn.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 9:18 am to bluemoons
cut in a half length wise, and roasted at 425 with olive oil + s&p. Solid easy side
I love okra and tomatoes with some sausage
I love okra and tomatoes with some sausage
Posted on 9/21/22 at 9:24 am to Dire Wolf
boiled with some butter and black pepper.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 9:31 am to Oilfieldbiology
Slice 1/2” thick then dip in bacon ranch dressing then roll in chicken fry. Drop into 375 degree oil until golden brown. Remove from oil and enjoy.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 9:32 am to SammyTiger
quote:
Smothered okra with tomatoes and shrimp.
Is the correct answer. It's glorious.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 9:34 am to Oilfieldbiology
I prefer sauteed okra over fried. You taste the okra instead of batter.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 9:39 am to Tigers0891
quote:
Add the okra in a single layer or very close to it. Throw in a diced onion.Let it sit on medium or medium low and cook a while. Flip a few pieces with a fork if need be to see if it's browning. Once browned, use a spatula to try to flip sections so that the other side of the sliced okra is now cooking. Keep it going. It will start to shrink but eventually softens. You get crispy sweet roasted okra with no fuss really. Just patience. It's delicious.
Exactly how I do it. and season with Paul Prudhommes Vegetable Magic
Posted on 9/21/22 at 9:41 am to Oilfieldbiology
The way both my grandmothers did it. Young pods(the length of the little finger is best), hot cast iron skillet with a little oil (bacon fat), brown okra on all sides, add water to less than half the height of the okra. Cover and cook until tender. Remove lid and cook water out. Brown second time, quickly. S&p. Serve. My kids fight over this!
This post was edited on 9/21/22 at 9:43 am
Posted on 9/21/22 at 10:32 am to SUB
It’s one of my favorite meals.
Jsut incredibly good.
And even better with fresh okra
Jsut incredibly good.
And even better with fresh okra
Posted on 9/21/22 at 10:39 am to Oilfieldbiology
Cut in half lengthwise and roast. Drizzle with honey to finish.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 10:52 am to Oilfieldbiology
fried and picked for me.
not a huge fan of stewed okra
might have to try this
not a huge fan of stewed okra
quote:
Cut in half lengthwise and roast. Drizzle with honey to finish.
might have to try this
This post was edited on 9/21/22 at 10:54 am
Posted on 9/21/22 at 11:15 am to bluemoons
quote:
Grilled okra is great.
Any combo of salt, garlic powder, garlic pepper, lemon pepper works well.
You can air fry/roast the same way.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 11:16 am to Oilfieldbiology
I cooked some this week that was awesome. Coated in a little olive oil, salt, pepper. Cooked on a hot skillet until it started to crisp up. It was awesome.
But I love okra. Fried okra is hard to beat.
But I love okra. Fried okra is hard to beat.
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