{"product_id":"okra-per-lb-copy","title":"Okra (12oz bag)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-3\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkra has a mild flavor that is uniquely okra. While it's sometimes compared to the taste of eggplant or green beans, its texture gets more attention. Okra is crunchy when cooked quickly but becomes almost mouthwateringly tender when slow-cooked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkra is a fruit, though it is eaten as a vegetable. The light green seed pods are cooked whole or sliced, so preparation is extremely easy, and it can be cooked in so many ways. However, choosing the right cooking method, such as frying, grilling, sautéeing, and pan-roasting, can reduce or prevent it from becoming slimy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-6\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkra is most commonly used in soups and stews. It contains mucilage, a substance that acts as a natural thickener when heated. While this is beneficial to dishes like gumbo, it also produces the sliminess so often associated with okra. In some Caribbean regions, okra is breaded and deep-fried while in other cuisines it is\u003cspan\u003e pickled.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-7\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"native-placeholder_2-0\" class=\"comp native-placeholder mntl-block\"\u003eYou will need to rinse and pat okra dry before cutting or slicing it. The way you slice it can vary from one household to the next, not to mention from one part of the world to another. Okra can be cut into rounds, sliced lengthwise, or cut diagonally. Of course, you can always opt to leave it whole.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comp native-placeholder mntl-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-9\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"billboard3-sticky-dynamic_2-0\" class=\"comp scads-to-load right-rail__item billboard-sticky billboard3-sticky-dynamic billboard-sticky--sc scads-stick-in-parent scads-ad-placed scads-stuck-bottom\" data-height=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"billboard3-dynamic_2-0\" class=\"comp billboard3-dynamic mntl-gpt-dynamic-adunit mntl-gpt-adunit gpt billboard dynamic\" data-ad-width=\"300\" data-ad-height=\"250\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"billboard3\" class=\"wrapper\" data-type=\"billboard\" data-pos=\"btf2\" data-priority=\"4\" data-sizes='[[300, 250], [300, 252], [3, 1], \"fluid\"]' data-rtb=\"true\" data-targeting=\"null\" data-auction-floor-id=\"31859f0ab7214bc6a23b9c852ff3754f\" data-auction-floor-value=\"5\" data-google-query-id=\"CKrTv-24uOoCFWHU4QodihcBMg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/479\/thespruceeats\/spreats_ingredients\/billboard3_0__container__\"\u003eA few methods have proven successful in reducing the slime quotient of cooked okra. Some cooks suggest soaking it in vinegar before cooking but just make sure to thoroughly pat it dry afterward. Cooking it at very high heat, such as by grilling or sautéing, also works. You can precook okra this way before adding it to other recipes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"New Breed Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47504498131098,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/8571\/6876\/products\/Clemson-Spineless-Okra-01_medium_484ffe71-4a13-4896-b23c-829695dd0ebc.gif?v=1594031561","url":"https:\/\/riverlove.farm\/products\/okra-per-lb-copy","provider":"River Love Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}