Saturday, July 26, 2008

Freezing Whole Okra

Prepare okra for freezing whole by rinsing, then group similar sizes. Blanch pods in boiling water for 3 minutes. The time starts when the water returns to a boil. Plunge the okra into ice water. Pat dry - removing as much moisture as possible. Bag and seal in freezer bags or other appropriate containers. Label and date.

An old timer told us that large pods are still good to eat if your finger can press in on their side. If it's too hard to budge with finger pressure it might be good for seed.

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