Sauteed Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh okra
6 Tbsp. butter
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
salt and black pepper

Preparation

Wash okra thoroughly and cut off the stems.
Blanch pods by submerging in a pot of rapidly boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
Slice okra crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Heat the butter and garlic (if used) in a large skillet over medium heat and saute the okra.
Stir frequently for 5 minutes or until nice and brown.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.