Okra??

[baymule]

Since rabbits ate my okra down to stubs, we bought a half bushel yesterday. I put it up today. I cut it and oven blanched it, got 9 bags of 2 cups each. I chose the smallest and made pickled okra with lots of garlic and cayenne peppers.

 

[sumi]

Wow you never tried okra??? Congrats I don't believe I ever met someone who has never tried okra before but I don't get out much either -:lol

I've never seen or eaten the stuff either

 

[Wannabefree]

Sumi you're not from the states though. It's pretty much a Southern staple over here across the pond. In my county if you pass a garden without okra growing you know a "transplant" lives there lol!!

 

[Britesea]

It's such a pretty plant... reminds me of hibiscus flowers

 

[sumi]

Sumi you're not from the states though. It's pretty much a Southern staple over here across the pond. In my county if you pass a garden without okra growing you know a "transplant" lives there lol!!

That is probably why I've never heard of it or seen it before. Pity, I am so curious about it now! If/when I make it over the pond one day I'll have to go visit a State that grows the stuff and give it a try.

 

[Wannabefree]

Yes you should try it! You could just swing by my place and I'll cook you a nice dinner

 

[moxies_chickennuggets]

I got 2 today. I had seen them last weekend, but 4 got away from me, so the chickens got them. I have...wait for it....6 plants!!!

 

[Wannabefree]

6 okra plants? You'll be amazed at what just those 6 produce though..

 

[baymule]

Okra is a member of the hibiscus family. And I loves me some okra!

 

[Chic Rustler]

you guys can't even get frozen fried okra at the store? can they order it for you?

is there a Popeyes chicken near by? Any kind of Cajun cuisine restaurant near?

can you mail order pickled okra?

you gotta get some! and put some dang sugar in your tea. one cup per gallon while it's still hot.