Wet Fried Okra

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Wet Fried Okra

Recipe from: Alton Brown.

 

1 pound okra, stems removed

1/2 cup cornmeal

Vegetable oil, for frying

Kosher salt

 

Cut the okra into 1/4 " pieces and place into a colander. Rinse under cold

water and allow

to drain only slightly.

 

Place the cornmeal into a sealable ziptop bag. Add the okra and shake to coat

thoroughly.

 

Add enough vegetable oil to a cast iron or stainless steel skillet in order

to completely cover

the bottom of the pan. Place over medium heat and heat until the oil reaches

370º F.

 

Add the okra all at once and fry until golden brown on 1 side, approximately

6 to 7 minutes.

Do not disturb until the bottom is golden brown.

 

Turn the okra with a spatula and do not disturb until the majority of the

other side is golden

brown as well, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Now stir occasionally until all

of the okra is

golden on all sides, approximately another 3 to 4 minutes.

 

Remove the okra from the pan with a slotted spoon or spatula to a cooling

rack set over a

newspaper-lined sheet pan. Season, to taste, with salt and allow to cool for

1 to 2 minutes

before serving.