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Fried Okra

If bacon drippings aren’t in your favorite fried okra recipe, try adding them like we did in this recipe. Bacon drippings make a great recipe even better.
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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings / Prep: 12 min., Chill: 45 min., Cook: 4 min. per batch

  • 1 pound fresh okra
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
  • Vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup bacon drippings

Instructions

  • Cut off and discard tip and stem ends from okra; cut okra into ½-inch-thick slices.
  • Stir into buttermilk; cover and chill 45 minutes.
  • Combine cornmeal and next 3 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Remove okra from buttermilk with a slotted spoon, and discard buttermilk.
  • Dredge okra, in batches, in cornmeal mixture.
  • Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet; add bacon drippings, and heat to 375°.
  • Fry okra, in batches, 4 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.

Notes & Wine Advice

Fried Okra Pods: Trim stem ends but do not trim tips or slice okra. Proceed as directed.
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Course; Fish / Side Dish