If your garden is overflowing with okra, don’t panic… get cooking! Whether you’re craving something crispy, saucy, or downright comforting, these okra-packed recipes are here to save the summer. From classic Southern stewed okra to tangy pickles and deep-fried okra, these irresistible recipes are perfect for making the most of this seasonal favorite.
🍅 Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
A classic Southern side that’s simple, savory, and full of fresh summer flavor. Simmered with bacon fat, juicy tomatoes, and tender okra, this dish brings old-school comfort to every plate.
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🍗 Creole Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Smoky, hearty, and deeply flavorful, this gumbo is loaded with okra, chicken, and spicy sausage for a bowl of comfort that tastes like it simmered all day.
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🍿 Crispy Fried Okra
Golden, crunchy, and addictively snackable, it’s basically southern popcorn. This fried okra is everything a Southern summer dreams of. You won’t even need dipping sauce (but we won’t stop you).
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🥒 Pickled Okra (Canned)
Preserve your okra harvest the old-fashioned way with this tangy, crunchy, and shelf-stable pickled okra. Perfect in Bloody Marys, on charcuterie boards, or straight from the jar.
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🦐 Creole Seafood Gumbo
This bold and briny seafood gumbo stars shrimp, crab, and okra in a rich, roux-based broth that’s pure Louisiana in a bowl. Serve it over rice and watch it disappear.
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🥒 Quick Pickled Okra
No canning skills? No problem. This quick pickle method gives you spicy, snappy okra in a flash. Ideal for impatient snackers or last-minute BBQ sides.
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🌽 Shrimp, Corn, and Okra Succotash
Sweet corn, tender okra, and juicy shrimp make this summer succotash a light-but-satisfying main or colorful side. It’s like a summer garden in every bite.
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🥚 Pickled Okra Deviled Eggs
No canning skills? No problem. This quick pickle method gives you spicy, snappy okra in a flash—ideal for impatient snackers or last-minute BBQ sides.
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🌺 More Okra Recipes
From classic gumbos to crunchy snacks and oven-roasted sides, these are some of my favorite okra recipes to help you make the most of your okra harvest and learn to love okra.
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