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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (312g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 412
Calories from Fat 138		(33%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 15.4g	23%
	Saturated Fat 5.9g	29%
	Monounsaturated Fat 6.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 17mg		5%
Sodium 1515mg		63%
Potassium 648mg		18%
Total Carbohydrate 58.6g		19%
	Dietary Fiber 6.6g	26%
	Sugars 7.3g
Protein 12.0g		23%
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Fried Okra

Recipe #27452 | 28 min | 12 min prep | add private note

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By: ratherbeswimmin'
May 6, 2002

This is gone in an instant. Usually have to double the recipe. Wonderful!! My family would eat this every night if I would fix it.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

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.
7
When oil is hot, fry okra in batches, 4 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.
8
Serve immediately.

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From: AuntSana

On Nov 5, 2007

This was just scrumptious! I also used it for green tomatoes and just dipped the tomatoes into the buttermilk and then breaded. Brought back many fond memories of childhood. Will make this again next summer!!

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From: Kizzikate

On Apr 17, 2007

NurseDi, this is another one of your winners! I have made fried okra for years, living in SC it's staple. But I never tried soaking in buttermilk. AMAZING! I will add that step from now on, and coach my daughters to do the same. Thanks!

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From: Little Suzanne

On Jun 23, 2003

My sister and I grew up eating fried okra as kids. She and her family were visiting and I thought I would surprise her by making this. My cooking skills are limited so I wasn't sure how it would turn out, but I do remember my grandmother soaking the okra in buttermilk when she made it. It turned out perfect. The batter was golden and crisp after frying. The okra was not slimy. I don't usually save bacon grease but I did just for this recipe. It definitely adds to the flavor. Thanks Nurse Di. My sister and I are in your debt.

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From: PixieDust

On Jun 20, 2002

Nurse Di-- I would give this more than 5 stars if I could. Have mercy. Did not make any alterations. Adding the small amount of bacon drippings to the oil is the secret. Gave a slightly smoky flavor that we all liked. Also the cayenne was a nice addition. We really enjoyed this.

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