Pickles, fried foods, simmered foods, and more

Enjoy the most delicious summer vegetables.

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Okra season is officially underway in the South. Whether you pickle it, fry it, make it into a gumbo, or whatever you like, we have the perfect okra recipe for you. This hot-weather vegetable is incredibly versatile, nutritious, and delicious. While frozen okra can be used in many recipes, we highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the freshness of this vegetable when it’s at its best.

Grilled okra

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“Oh my goodness, this was delicious. I chopped up some okra, drizzled a little olive oil in a bowl, sprinkled a little salt on it, mixed it in a skillet with some sliced ​​zucchini and spread it out. I rarely fry anything, so this was a great alternative to fried okra.” — Gfriday

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Fried okra

“Perfect. This is a simple and authentic recipe. I think the key to success is using cast iron and controlling the heat. It crisped up nicely and barely any bits fell off.” — Jacobs

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Grandma’s Pickled Okra

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“This is quick, easy, and a great way to preserve summer okra.” — Cajunsgirl

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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

“I made this recipe and added some sausage a friend gave me and it was amazing! Thank you for the recipe, I will use it again!” — Cici Koonce

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Air fryer roasted okra

“This is one of those recipes I use every week. I’ve made it four times and it’s delicious every time. I’ve also used pickled okra and it’s super tasty. Not slimy at all! Add chili flakes, sriracha salt, or your favorite spices. I’ve also used bacon grease. It’s just the best! You can’t go wrong. Thanks for the recipe.” — Buckwheat Queen

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Bamiyeh (Middle Eastern okra stew)

“Delicious! I made it and it’s a great comfort food for me. I mixed Calrose long grain rice with glass noodles, which are a common Lebanese food.” — Yaya

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Grilled Okra and Grape Tomatoes

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Here, okra and grape tomatoes are grilled on skewers, making an easy and delicious side dish perfect for a summer barbecue.

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Grilled Lemon Okra

“This is great! I’m planning on growing okra in my garden this year and pickling it. Until now the only way I’ve had it is as a pickle and in gumbo, but this recipe was surprisingly good.” — Soup Loving Nicole

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Creole Okra

“I used fresh okra from my garden and had lots of it, so I followed the recipe exactly. I sauteed it with onions and garlic. It’s my new Southern ratatouille!” — Angie Lindsay

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Okra, corn, tomato

“My mom made this all the time. It was one of my favorite dishes.” — Nicolette Moore

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Okra pate

“I’m definitely saving this recipe! I made it exactly as instructed, but added a little cayenne pepper and garlic powder as other reviewers suggested. This pâté is amazing!” — Beverly Geoghegan

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Okra rice

“I cooked this recipe last night and it was delicious! I added my own twist to it.” — Allthings4nina

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Easy Indian style okra

“Amazing! I cut up the okra, soaked it in vinegar for 20 minutes, then rinsed it. It wasn’t slimy at all after cooking. I also added a tablespoon of garam masala and quartered tomatoes in addition to the other spices.” — Wilso057

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Easy Creole Okra and Shrimp

“So tasty! The whole family enjoyed every bite! Great recipe! I’ll save it!” — WaterKeeper

Grandma’s Okra Soup

“This is the first time I’ve made this soup and it’s delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and added a little salt and pepper at the end and it was perfect.” — Mark Cantor

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Further inspiration

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