If you're a fan of Southern cooking, chances are, you've tangoed with okra before. Okra's deeply rooted history in Southern cuisine makes it a go-to for many classic dishes, including gumbo and more.

When pickled okra turns slimy, the yum factor goes off the rails. There is one easy way to prevent this from happening in the first place, though, and that is to leave your okra whole when you're ...