Can someone tell me why my is so tough? Do I need to pick it sooner or later? I fried some up and the skin was super woody. Thanks Tina A
Okra
It's best when they're about 3"-4" long. If you let them get too long and too big, then they're tougher than nails. When you slice into the okra, it should not sound crunchy.
Pick them while small and they will be more tender. When you keep them picked, the plants will keep delivering more pods. What kind are you growing?
I let my okra get really long and then pickle them. Yummy with smoked paprika!!! Ate some today after only two weeks in the "can." They aren't tough after only a short time in the canning process.
Sujo16 ~ I love pickled Okra but when I make it, it is sooo strong it opens my sinuses. Would you please share your recipe? pod
Another pickled okra freak here, too, podster! Love it!
I tend to use Mrs. Wages pickle mix for mine and their "kosher pickle mix" really makes a difference. You'll like that one, I believe
And yes, Sujo, can you post your recipe, please? I'm especially interested in hearing about the smoke paprika...that sound delish!!
Tina, some okra is tough early in the season (Big Bubba comes to mind) and others are tough due to extreme size. I encourage folks to pick one and bite into it raw...if it bites off cleanly that is perfect. Then you know what size is best for your variety.
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