A few years ago, I started growing okra in my garden. It is a beautiful plant that grows very tall with large showy flowers. My favorite way to use my homegrown okra is to make grilled okra with hot sauce aioli.
Grilled okra is amazing. It gets tender and carries the smokey flavor of the grill well. The spice mixture I season it with in this recipe pairs well with its natural earthy flavors as well as the smoky flavor from the grill. Continue reading