Fried okra

Fried okra

Ingredients/Components

• flour - 1 item
• cornmeal - 1 item
• salt and pepper - 1 item
• bacon grease - 1 item
• fresh okra - 1 item

How to make fried okra:

Use tender, young pods. Slice about 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick. Use 2 parts cornmeal and 1 part flour to bread okra. Put in bag; add sliced okra and shake until coated. Fry in bacon grease until golden brown, turning often so it will not burn. Salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe categories: Side dish, Vegetables, Southern u.s..