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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
ratherbeswimmin'

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut off and discard tip and stem ends from okra; cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  2. 2
    Stir into buttermilk; cover and chill 45 minutes.
  3. 3
    Combine cornmeal and next 3 ingredients.
  4. 4
    Remove okra from buttermilk with a slotted spoon; discard buttermilk.
  5. 5
    Dredge okra, in batches in cornmeal mixture.
  6. 6
    Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven; add bacon drippings.
  7. 7
    When oil is hot, fry okra in batches, 4 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.
  8. 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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