Grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, 3 to 5 minutes for okra, 8 to 12 minutes for eggplant, and 14 to 18 minutes for onions.
Place seasoned vegetables on oiled grates. But we grill a lot when the weather is hot, and grilled okra is super easy, and super delicious. Toss eggplant, okra, onion, 2 tablespoons butter mixture, teaspoon of the salt, and teaspoon of the pepper in a large bowl. I really, really love that Shrimp Creole, but it’s not an everyday meal around here. I dry those and save them for okra Santa ornaments for my Christmas tree. Every once in a while, I miss one and it gets huge. I harvest them with scissors when they are about 3 – 6″ long. Okra flowers are beautiful and watching them form into little okras is fantastic. Okra gets a texture makeover in this dish when this abundant summer vegetable is transformed into a crunchy delight, pairing perfectly with simply seasoned. After hardening them off, I plant the seedlings about 18″ apart in our lasagna garden which has rich, fertile soil. In the south, okra seed is direct sown here in the north, I start my okra plants indoors under lights about 6 weeks before our last average frost. Okra likes hot, sunny weather, and my PA garden doesn’t always co-operate, but we get enough to make it worth our while. And for a northern garden, it does pretty well. So, of course, I had to try growing it myself. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It is optional though and you can choose to skip it and still have a delicious dish.DISCLOSURE: In order for me to pay my blogging expenses, I may receive monetary compensation for my endorsement and/or link to products mentioned on this blog. I have added the bacon because even the pickiest of eaters will find a way to eat something when bacon is involved. When skewering be sure to pierce them with a double row so that they are secure and don’t spin. I was never exposed to it until I moved here. With only a few ingredients this recipe comes together quickly and is a perfect side or appetizer to throw on the grill when you’re already making a summer supper. I love the way their edges crisp slightly as they absorb the smoky flavor of the grill. If you are using purple okra, cook until the purple color deepens. Close the grill cover and cook until the okras green color heightens and grill marks or charred edges appear about 4 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, thoroughly rinse and pack the okra pods into a large, clean mason jar. Remove the pot from the heat and let the vinegar mixture cool. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Since that time grilling has become my favorite way to prepare these pods. Place the okra on the grill (being careful that smaller pods are placed so they run perpendicular to the cooking grate so they dont fall through). Combine the vinegars, sugar, red pepper flakes, mustard seeds and water in a pan and bring it to a boil. When I created the recipes for Julie Hadden’s book “Fat Chance” she specifically requested a healthy okra recipe and we made a pan-fried version that is delicious. Adding okra to dishes (like gumbo) provides thickening qualities. When it is prepared with high acid foods like tomatoes an vinegar this quality declines and when it is battered and deep fried- the crunchy exterior provides a good cover for the contrast of the interior. Okra is unique in that it has a high fiber content that yields a mucilaginous (or as others say “slimy”) texture. It seems that a major factor for okra affection is how you prepare it. We modify the seasoning depending on what we are serving it with. Grill until nicely browned on all sides, about 4 minutes per side, turning. Place the okra in the grill basket directly on the grill grate. Step 2: Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high. Arrange the okra in a single layer in a grill basket. Then there are those- like me who respond with affection for these pods. We LOVE this amazing, simple quick side dish Its a great companion anytime you are throwing something on the grill for a no-fuss side thats done in minutes. Place in a large mixing bowl and toss with the oil. Just mention it by name and some will double over with melodramatic displays of distaste. Okra seems to be one of the best examples of this. It is interesting how polarizing some vegetables can be.
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