Valarie Russell on September 3rd, 2019

This is probably my favorite way to fix purple hull peas… not  the healthiest, but the most favorable. 2 large smoked ham hocks, rinsed 2 pounds purple hull peas, rinsed 1 “candy” onion, sliced 1 whole okra pod ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powder In a large stockpot, […]

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Valarie Russell on July 9th, 2019

An easy way to preserve okra…pickle it! It taste delicious and is impressive on any relish tray. It’s great in Bloody Mary’s too. 1 1/2 pounds fresh okra 3 dried red chile peppers 3 teaspoons dried dill 3 teaspoons black peppercorns 3 garlic cloves 2 cups water 1 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons salt Divide the […]

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