How to Freeze Okra

Intermediate 5 min 18 steps 6938 views Rating: 4.5/5 Published: 2026-05-11

Start with fresh okra.. Wash the okra.. Trim off the stems.

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1

Start with fresh okra.

Step 1

Start with fresh okra.

2

Wash the okra.

Step 2

Wash the okra.

3

Trim off the stems.

Step 3

Trim off the stems.

4

Prepare a pot of boiling water.

Step 4

Prepare a pot of boiling water.

5

Prepare an ice bath.

Step 5

Prepare an ice bath.

6

Blanch the okra for 3 - 4 minutes.

Step 6

Blanch the okra for 3 - 4 minutes.

7

Plunge the okra into the ice bath for 3 - 4 minutes.

Step 7

Plunge the okra into the ice bath for 3 - 4 minutes.

8

Drain and dry the okra.

Step 8

Drain and dry the okra.

9

Chop the okra.

Step 9

Chop the okra.

10

Place the okra on a baking sheet.

Step 10

Place the okra on a baking sheet.

11

Flash freeze the okra.

Step 11

Flash freeze the okra.

12

Place the okra in freezer bags.

Step 12

Place the okra in freezer bags.

13

Use the frozen okra.

Step 13

Use the frozen okra.

14

Chop the okra into pieces.

Step 14

Chop the okra into pieces.

15

Bread the okra.

Step 15

Bread the okra.

16

Flash freeze the okra.

Step 16

Flash freeze the okra.

17

Portion the okra pieces into freezer bags.

Step 17

Portion the okra pieces into freezer bags.

18

Fry the okra.

Step 18

Fry the okra.

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