Once your okra is cooled, you can freeze them as-is or chop them into pieces. Whole okra can be good for frying or roasting, while slices or rounds are better for gumbos and sauteed dishes.

Freeze the okra for later. Hold up there a second ... and chop the okra crossways in ½-inch slices. No need to measure, just eyeball it. Lay the slices single file on a cookie sheet and place ...

Okra: trim stems but do not break pods ... Wring out as much water as possible before freezing. Sprouts: do not freeze. String beans: Cut, slice, or leave whole; blanch for 3-4 minutes.

Slice blanched okra crosswise and coat with meal or flour. Spread in a single layer on shallow trays. Place in freezer just long enough to freeze firm. Package quickly, leaving ½-inch headspace.

Leave them whole or slice crosswise. Put the okra into a freezer bag or rigid container and leave half an inch headspace to allow for expansion. Then seal, label, and freeze. If you’d like to ...

after soaking the okra in egg, you'll coat it in cornmeal and seasonings, then fry it in oil to get it crispy. Because of how easy it is, you may want to make a big batch and freeze a portion to have ...