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How to Freeze Okra
This guide will teach you how to freeze fresh okra to store throughout the rest of the year.

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Trim the okra stems, and cut if you would like into the size you prefer.
- Step 2
Boil a pot of water, then place the okra in the boiling water for exactly 3 minutes. While this boiling, prepare a bowl with ice water.
- Step 3
Remove and drain.
- Step 4
Immediately toss the okra into a bowl of ice water for 3 minutes.
- Step 5
Drain and cool.
- Step 6
Cut them if you have not already and place them in a freezer safe bag and store in the freezer for up to 12 months. Always write the date and name of the food item on the bag before storing.
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