My favorite way to cook okra

SciAggie

I love fried okra - but I like this even better. Cook a little bacon and remove from the pan. Add onion to the bacon grease and cook a bit. Add the okra and cook over a low heat until it's almost done - this cook took 20 minutes or so. Then I add a can of chopped tomatoes w/garlic, S&P and the bacon (chopped.) Cook that over medium heat until the tomato juice thickens a bit and everything is done. 
The chicken was boneless skinless thighs marinated in orange marmalade & chili powder plus a pinch of salt. Cooked indirect @375 for about 25 minutes. Add some rice and this was mighty tasty. 

chrisc133

Will give that okra a try

bboulier

My favorite way is to douse the okra first with soy sauce, a small amount of sesame oil, and some black pepper.  Then, I pierce several okra with two skewers (one near the top and another near the bottom) and grill them direct.

SciAggie

bboulier said:

My favorite way is to douse the okra first with soy sauce, a small amount of sesame oil, and some black pepper.  Then, I pierce several okra with two skewers (one near the top and another near the bottom) and grill them direct.

We cook a lot of grilled okra as well for appetizers. I'm just a fan of okra

Richard Fl

Looks like you are on your way to a great  gumbo. 
http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=1348396&catid=1

GATraveller

Looks really good.  Never had it quite that way but okra is a summer staple in my house.  I'll give it a rip.  Thanks.

jtcBoynton

@SciAggie Your okra looks good. Another variation that is a favorite of our family:

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds (grind)
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 lb. fresh okra, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup Indian Cheese/Paneer/Queso Blanco/Farmer's cheese, cut into large dice
• ¼ cup loosely packed cilantro leaves

Saute the onion for a few minutes.  Add coriander, turmeric and salt and cook for a couple of minutes.  Reduce heat and add tomatoes cooking 2 minutes. Stir in okra and cook about 12 minutes. Add cheese and cilantro, let melt a bit then serve.

A little bacon would be a nice addition.

This also works well with green beans or brussels sprouts.

CPARKTX

Book marked, thanks.

Dyal_SC

Mmmm.  That looks great!  I love okra.  Will give this one a go.  Thx!  

SciAggie

jtcBoynton said:

@SciAggie Your okra looks good. Another variation that is a favorite of our family:

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds (grind)
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 lb. fresh okra, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup Indian Cheese/Paneer/Queso Blanco/Farmer's cheese, cut into large dice
• ¼ cup loosely packed cilantro leaves

Saute the onion for a few minutes.  Add coriander, turmeric and salt and cook for a couple of minutes.  Reduce heat and add tomatoes cooking 2 minutes. Stir in okra and cook about 12 minutes. Add cheese and cilantro, let melt a bit then serve.

A little bacon would be a nice addition.

This also works well with green beans or brussels sprouts.

I'll give this a try. Thanks.

Black_Badger

Very interesting...

I'm honestly not a huge fan of okra, with the distinct caveat of pickled. LOVE the stuff in a nice, spicy pickling brine!

I have a buddy growing a TON of okra this year, I'll pass along the idea.

Cheers -
B_B

loco_engr

SciAggie said:

I love fried okra - but I like this even better. Cook a little bacon and remove from the pan. Add onion to the bacon grease and cook a bit. Add the okra and cook over a low heat until it's almost done - this cook took 20 minutes or so. Then I add a can of chopped tomatoes w/garlic, S&P and the bacon (chopped.) Cook that over medium heat until the tomato juice thickens a bit and everything is done. 
The chicken was boneless skinless thighs marinated in orange marmalade & chili powder plus a pinch of salt. Cooked indirect @375 for about 25 minutes. Add some rice and this was mighty tasty. 

SciAggie looks very good, will have to add to recipes.  TY

nolaegghead

I love okra cooked every way.  Unfortunately SWMBO hates it, so......

YukonRon

I thought that was one of the more critical ingredients of the world famous Bloody Mary receipe from @northGAcock.

Love okra. One of my favorite dishes.

northGAcock

YukonRon said:

I thought that was one of the more critical ingredients of the world famous Bloody Mary receipe from @northGAcock.

Love okra. One of my favorite dishes.

Okra.....pickled okra and the brine are key. That said, okra is a lot like Grits as a southern delicacy. 

johnnyp

Dang, son

NPHuskerFL

+1 ☝ @johnnyp