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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