Okra

Okra has gotten a bad rap from many corners. "Slimy" is how some people describe it. But when these lovely little grassy pods are dry-cooked (sauteed or fried) or combined with something acidic, like tomatoes, that effect it mitigated and their seedy yet soft texture shines through. Find great ways to use okra here.

All About Okra
Learn all about how to buy, store, and use the delightfully grassy pods that are okra.

5 Easy Slime-Free Okra Recipes
These five recipe are for people who think they don't like okra, and those who know they don't like the "slime factor" okra can have.

Garlic Okra
Okra simply cooked with just a touch of garlic and salt tastes of fresh grass in the most wonderful way.

Grilled Okra
Grilled Okra is a quick, slime-less way to enjoy these grassy pods of summer (and fall!).

Fried Okra
Fried okra is one of the tastiest, most crave-able treats I know.

Pickled Okra
Pickled okra - spicy or not - is a fabulous way to keep the distinctive grassy flavor of okra around well past its summer and fall season.

Spicy Sauteed Okra
The grassy flavor of okra comes through and its potential "sliminess" mitigated when it's sauteed over high heat with plenty of spices.

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