Ingredients
- 6 cups oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds fresh okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Directions
Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees 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 and cook until golden brown. (It may be necessary to fry the okra in batches.) 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.
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By pravada17
on February 22, 2013
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I had never fried okra in this way but your video gave me the confidence to do it! It was so tasty!
By brandip114
on February 07, 2013
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This is the best okra ever! Every person who trys it falls in love! Even my great grandfather, who's eaten many an okra in his lifetime said it was the best he'd ever had as well!
By rhblair
Oxford, AL
on September 16, 2012
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I have made okra before but it seemed to be missing something. I tried this recipe and this is the best okra I have ever had and my husband loves it!!! We will be having okra a lot more often. Thanks Paula!!!!!!
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