How to Freeze Okra
Ingredients
- fresh okra
Instructions
- Wash the okra, thoroughly drain, and cut off the stems. Slice the okra in to 1/2 inch rounds or your desired thickness. If you prefer, you can also freeze the okra whole.Lay the okra out single file on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Single layer will prevent the okra from sticking together in a big frozen mass. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours.Transfer the okra to a ziplock freezer bag or freezer container. (Having been frozen in a single layer they will come off the sheet easily as individual pieces of frozen okra.)Label your freezer bag/container with the date and keep frozen until ready to use. It will keep for 10-12 months. To use the okra, simply remove what you need from the bag. If you're adding it to a soup or stew there is no need to thaw it. If you're planning on frying it, let it thaw and drain completely.
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