Okra
How to store

Okra

Also known as: lady's fingers
Pod Vegetables
Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 3-4 days

Refrigerated

  1. Do not wash until ready to use
  2. Store in perforated plastic bag or crisper drawer
  3. Refrigerate
  4. Use while pods are bright green and firm
  5. Keep away from ethylene producers
Freezing freezing method 8-12 months

Blanched and Frozen

  1. Wash and trim; blanch briefly
  2. Cool in ice bath and drain
  3. Pack in freezer bags
  4. Best for gumbo, stews, frying

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Revival Tips

Slightly slimy okra can still be used in gumbo or stews; trim any discolored spots.

Fun Facts

  • Okra's mucilaginous (slimy) texture when cooked thickens gumbo and stews; it's also called lady's fingers.