Fried Okra Recipe

Definitely an acquired taste, I acquired the taste for fried okra about 10 years ago. It must be crunchy to be good in my opinion, and dipping fried okra in bleu cheese dressing is delicious

• Meal Type: Appetizer
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. cornmeal
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 4 c. tender okra
• Bacon drippings

Directions

1. Combine dry ingredients in a paper or plastic bag and mix well.
2. Rinse okra and cut into 3/4 inch slices. Shake in a bag to coat with dry ingredients.
3. Heat drippings in skillet and fry okra turning often until browned. Makes about 6 servings.