Can you freeze okra

But how will they work later in shakes?? Then I saw your comment about THM!!! I've grown up eating okra my whole life southern girl here , but the blanching part has been daunting for some reason. This really helped!

Picking about 2 gallons every day has left me overwhelmed. But I know I'd be set till next summer if I knew how to freeze it all for future use! Thank you again! Sharing is caring! Prep Time 10 minutes. Active Time 5 minutes. Additional Time 20 minutes.

Total Time 35 minutes. Instructions Preheat oven to degrees. Then begin by washing okra. Try to keep them uniform. Place sliced okra on a sheet pan and place in preheated oven for minutes or until just warmed through.

Remove okra from oven and allow to cool. Once cool, scoop okra into freezer bags and place in freezer. Once okra is frozen, use as needed!

Recommended Products As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases with no added cost to you. Like this: Like Loading How to Freeze Fresh Green Beans. Harvesting Sunflower Seeds. I'd love to hear from you Cancel reply. Courtney Monday 16th of August Donna Stormer Wednesday 28th of July Courtney Wednesday 28th of July Following these five easy steps will ensure your okra stays at peak freshness all year long.

Here's how you do it:. Start with fresh okra. Young, unblemished, and tender okra is always best. Soak the whole okra pods in a mixture of equal parts water and vinegar. This will help to dissolve any pesticide and fertilizer residue and bugs Soak the okra in the solution for a couple of minutes, and rinse clean. Cut off the stems of the okra.

Now for blanching — this process is vital when freezing most vegetables, because it will halt the enzyme process so the okra maintains its fresh color and flavor even when frozen. Blanch the okra by submerging it in boiling water for up to four minutes.

Then immediately stop the cooking process by submerging okra in an ice bath. Let them cool for a few minutes and then rinse them in a colander. My husband and daughter absolutely love okra, so glad I can start freezing it for recipes later! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Home » How to Freeze Okra 4 shares. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe. Print Recipe 5 from 8 votes. Prep Time 10 mins. Freezing Time 4 hrs.

Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins. Course Side Dish. Cuisine African, American.