Our family's basic Fried Okra recipe
Rinse the fresh-from-the-garden okra pods. Slice the okra pods into 1/2 to 3/4 inch length rings. To a mixture of half and half flour and corn meal, add some salt and pepper. Dip okra into an egg batter and then coat with the dry mixture. In a skillet with 1/2" of canola oil, slowly fry the pieces until golden brown, turning as needed. Bring out of the skillet and place on paper towels to drain. Freshly season lightly with salt or whatever else is your preference.
*(Note: It is critical that you fry slowly or else the corn meal will burn and turn the whole flavor to burnt charcoal.)
The DW puts some mixed italian seasoning in ours and it IS to die for. Like all southern fried food, a little garlic seems to add to the flavor and enjoyment.
Ted
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Ted
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Owner & Sole Operator Of
The Muddy Bucket Farm
and Tomato Ranch
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