Back
5.0 from 36 votes

How to Freeze Okra

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: African , American

Ingredients

  • fresh okra

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Wash the okra, thoroughly drain, and cut off the stems.  Slice the okra in to 1/2 inch rounds or your desired thickness. If you prefer, you can also freeze the okra whole.Lay the okra out single file on a parchment-lined baking sheet.  Single layer will prevent the okra from sticking together in a big frozen mass.   Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours.Transfer the okra to a ziplock freezer bag or freezer container. (Having been frozen in a single layer they will come off the sheet easily as individual pieces of frozen okra.)Label your freezer bag/container with the date and keep frozen until ready to use.  It will keep for 10-12 months.  To use the okra, simply remove what you need from the bag.  If you're adding it to a soup or stew there is no need to thaw it.  If you're planning on frying it, let it thaw and drain completely.