Okra can be frozen but needs to be blanched for 4 minutes then placed in an ice bath for 5 minutes, then drain and freeze. The best size is shorter than 2 to 2.5 inches, wash, trim the stem but leave the cap in place, blanch and freeze in zip bags squeezing out as much air as possible. It will keep for up to a year in the freezer. You can also pickle it to be eaten as a snack or garnish.
These days, I cheat, at pickling. I buy a packaged mix, called Mrs. Wages. It has all the spices you need. All you add is the vinigar and water. I find it in the canning section.
I just cut them into rings, freeze on a cookie sheet then bag them up. Or coat them with corn meal an bag them for frying later. Usually they are eaten in a yr anyway. No blanching involved.
Tudy does it my way so easy and so yummy when you take it out and fry it. Its a Southern thing .I love fried foods.I know I know its not good for me.
Glendann seems nothing that taste good is good for us. As long as I eat in moderation I'm gonna enjoy my food. Some things I stay away from though.
