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Buttermilk Fried Okra

Source of Recipe

Southern Living


Recipe Introduction

"A sprinkling of sugar in the cornmeal coating caramelizes as the okra cooks, creating a crisp, golden crust."

List of Ingredients

◦  1 pound fresh okra, cut into ½-inch-thick slices
◦  ¾ cup buttermilk
◦  1½ cups self-rising white cornmeal mix
◦  1 tsp salt
◦  1 tsp sugar
◦  ¼ tsp ground red pepper
◦  Vegetable oil


Recipe

Stir together okra and buttermilk in a large bowl. Stir together cornmeal mix and next 3 ingredients in a separate large bowl.

Remove okra from buttermilk, in batches, using a slotted spoon. Dredge in cornmeal mixture, and place in a wire-mesh strainer. Shake off excess.

Pour oil to depth of 1 inch into a large, deep cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven; heat to 375° F. Fry okra, in batches, 4 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels.


Makes 8 cups