How to freeze okra
This recipe card provides easy-to-follow steps for freezing fresh okra, allowing you to preserve this nutritious vegetable for use in various dishes year-round. With a straightforward blanching process and proper storage, you can enjoy quality frozen okra anytime within 8-12 months.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time4 minutes mins
Freezing time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 19 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Can you freeze okra, How to freeze okra
Cutting board
Chef knife
Large pot
bowl
- Fresh okra pods (as many as you'd like to freeze)
- Ice water
Select fresh, tender, undamaged okra pods no longer than four inches.
Rinse the okra under cool running water to remove any dirt or debris.
Trim the stem ends of the okra, being careful not to expose the inner seeds.
Blanch the okra by boiling it for about 3-4 minutes, then immediately cooling it in a bowl of ice water for another 3-4 minutes.
After blanching, thoroughly drain the okra and pat it dry.
Arrange the okra in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze until the okra is fully frozen.
Once frozen, transfer the okra into freezer bags, squeezing out as much air as possible.
Label and date the bags. Frozen okra is best used within 8-12 months for optimal quality.