Fried Okra

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 4 people

Categories: Okra, Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh okra
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup bacon drippings

Directions

  1. Cut off and discard tip and stem ends from okra; cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. Stir into buttermilk; cover and chill 45 minutes.

  3. Combine cornmeal and next 3 ingredients.

  4. Remove okra from buttermilk with a slotted spoon; discard buttermilk.

  5. Dredge okra, in batches in cornmeal mixture.

  6. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven; add bacon drippings. When oil is hot, fry okra in batches, 4 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.

  7. Serve immediately.

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