Grilled Okra Recipe and Cooking Video

Phase 1:  Blanching 

1. Separate okra into two bunches.  One with larger pieces and the other with the smaller pieces 
2. Using a knife, trim both the tops and bottoms of each okra
3. Using a medium-sized pot, add your water and salt
4. Bring the liquid to a boil 
5. Using a medium-size bowl, add about 1 quart of water and 2 cups of ice. Set to the side
6. Add your first pill of large pieces and blanch for 2-3 minutes
7. Remove and place in ice water to cool
8. Repeat the process with the other bunch
9. Allow the okra to cool for about 5 minutes

Phase 2: Dry Rub

1. Using a medium bowl, add all ingredients. Mix well 
2. Reserve  ½ tbsp of the mix for your sauce
3. Next, add the okra to the bowl. Again mix well
4. Allow mixture to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes

Phase 3: The Sauce

1. You will need another medium bowl
2. Add zest from the lemon, then juice
3. Add garlic, dry rub, and salt
4. Next, add your egg yolk.  Mix well
5. While mixing steadily, add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream.  Keep mixing until all of the oil is incorporated
6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper

Phase 4: Cooking

1. Preheat your grill to 375-400 
2. Using two skewers per order, Lay 4 to 6 okra pods side by side, alternating the heads and tails. Place one skewer near the top and the other near the bottom of the okra
3. Place the melted butter near the grill, with either a basting brush or a spoon 
4. Add your skewers to the grill.  Cook for 3-6 minutes, then flip.  
5. Once flipped, brush the okra with the butter mixture  
6. Once cooked, remove from the heat and serve