Boiled Okra

In a 1930's cook book a mention on how southern cooks kept the "slime" off of okra. I tried it and man-oh-man! Tis good!

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups okra
•  salt and pepper
• 3⁄4 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Place okra in a sause pan and cover with water, and add lemon juice.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Bring to boil.
4. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
5. No longer!
6. The taste is great!
7. Not mushy, but not crisp at all.
8. I used the frozen, cut okra.
9. The lemon juice adds a wonderful kick to the taste.