Okra is an easy vegetable to grill, and the high heat brings out its best qualities.
Grilled okra is smoky, delicious, and tender but not slimy.
Serve it as a side dish as is or with a dipping sauce.
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I found out after he passed away that he didnt even like okrahe grew it just for me.
Im from Tennessee, where fried okra reigns supreme.
Okra is not just for frying; in fact,it might be even better grilled.
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The vegetables mild flavor is crowd pleasing and perfect for grilling, taking on the smokiness of the grill.
A charcoal or gas grill both work well for grilling okrajust be sure to use high heat.
A very hot grill pan will work in a pinch.
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Serve them warm off the grill, on or off the skewer, or at room temperature.
I dont mind it, but it often puts eaters off.
Luckily, its easy to avoid.
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Tips for Choosing and Grilling Okra
Look for the freshest possible pods for the best possible result.
They should be bright in color, dry, firm, and free of discoloration.
You don’t have to soak metal skewers.
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Let soak for 30 minutes.
Preheat the grill to high heat, about 450F.
If needed, clean the grates.
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Add more warm water while whisking, a teaspoon at a time, to reach a sour cream-like consistency.
If needed, trim any brown ends from the stems of the okra pods.
Add the okra to a large mixing bowl and toss with the oil.
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Drain the skewers if soaked.
Arrange several okra pods in a line with every other pod pointing in the opposite direction.
Leave about 2 inches of the top and bottom of the skewers bare so theyre easy to flip.
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Repeat with the remaining okra.
Once the grill is hot, fold up a paper towel into a compact square and moisten with oil.
Clasp with metal tongs and use it to quickly oil the grill grates.
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Add the okra skewers to the grill and terminate the lid.
Depending on your grill, this will take 3 to 5 minutes total.
Use tongs or a spatula to carefully flip the skewers.
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Sprinkle with the salt.
Once cool enough to handle, remove the skewers.
Serve with the sauce alongside for dipping.
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Grilled okra is best served warm but is also good at room temperature.
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