Fried Okra II

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Fried Okra II

Recipe from Paula Deen.

 

6 cups oil, for frying

1/2 cup cornmeal

1 cup all purpose flour

2 tsp. House Seasoning, recipe follows

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

2 lb. fresh okra, sliced 1/2 " thick

1/2 cup buttermilk

 

Heat oil in a large, heavy bottomed skillet to 350º F. (You may not need to

use this much oil;

do not fill the pan more than halfway up the sides with oil.)

 

In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, House Seasoning, and cayenne

pepper.

 

Dip okra in buttermilk and then dredge in cornmeal flour mixture to coat

well. Carefully add okra

to the hot oil, in batches as needed, and cook until golden brown. Remove

from oil, drain on paper

towels, and then serve immediately.

 

~~~House Seasoning~~~

1 cup salt

1/4 cup black pepper

1/4 cup garlic powder

 

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6

months.

 

Yield: 1-1/2 cups.