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Originally Posted by SQWIBB
Thankyou.
I'm new to growing Okra, 2nd year.
Any tips on freezing the Okra?
Does it freeze well?
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Yes, it does. We cut the pods up into the discs for fried okra and put them into ziplocks. Squeeze out all the air you can and stick in the freezer. I've had some last well into the second year. They will also do well in the Tupperware-type containers if you coat them in flour or cornmeal. Wait until cooking time to add any salt or pepper or whatever.
BTW, the pods you harvest that are large and tough can be dehydrated and then made into a powder to add to all kinds of recipes. A cheap coffee grinder will make the job really easy. My nephews and their kids like to take whole pods and put them on the grill.
I've tried several different varieties of okra. Most were pretty good, but Clemson Spineless has always been a workhorse here.