E-mail this page Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Twitter Print this page Southern Fried Okra Beth Duggar | September 7, 2016 This summer garden favorite is a southern staple. With cornmeal coating, these fry into delicious crunchy bites, making them a perfect side for any meal. Level Beginner Prep Time 5-8 minutes Cook Time 8-10 minutes Serves 4-6 Cook it With Our 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet Ingredients 2 quarts fresh okra 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste) ½ teaspoon onion powder or garlic powder (optional) ½ to ¾ cup bacon drippings or vegetable oil (enough to fill the skillet ¼-inch deep) Directions Wash the okra with lots of water and let dry. Remove the ends and slice into ¼- to ½-inch-thick rounds. Place in large bowl. (If the okra is tough, throw it out.) Pour the beaten eggs over the okra and stir gently until the rounds are coated. Add the cornmeal, salt, pepper, and, if desired, onion or garlic powder, stirring gently to coat. Heat the bacon drippings in a 12 Inch Skillet over medium-high heat until hot. To test, add a slice of okra to the skillet to see if it really sizzles. Pour half the okra into the skillet and cook until golden brown all over, turning it with a metal spatula. (Some people like it almost burned.) You may need to add more bacon drippings. Remove the okra from the skillet and repeat with the remaining okra, adding more drippings if needed. Pro Tip: When pulling okra from the garden, you can put it directly into freezer bags and freeze. When ready to use, just thaw and wash for fresh veggies any time. Contributed By: Beth Duggar Beth Duggar is a local South Pittsburg resident and the current President of The National Cornbread Festival. We hope you enjoy our stories and recipes! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and tag your Instagram food photos with #lodgecastiron for a chance to be featured on our feed! Complete Your Kitchen We recommend these must-have products to help with this recipe. How would you rate this recipe? Thanks for rating Submit Recommended recipes you might like Kenny’s Country Gravy View recipe Philly Cheesesteak Burgers View recipe Grilled Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema View recipe
E-mail this page Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Twitter Print this page Southern Fried Okra Beth Duggar | September 7, 2016 This summer garden favorite is a southern staple. With cornmeal coating, these fry into delicious crunchy bites, making them a perfect side for any meal. Level Beginner Prep Time 5-8 minutes Cook Time 8-10 minutes Serves 4-6 Cook it With Our 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet Ingredients 2 quarts fresh okra 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste) ½ teaspoon onion powder or garlic powder (optional) ½ to ¾ cup bacon drippings or vegetable oil (enough to fill the skillet ¼-inch deep) Directions Wash the okra with lots of water and let dry. Remove the ends and slice into ¼- to ½-inch-thick rounds. Place in large bowl. (If the okra is tough, throw it out.) Pour the beaten eggs over the okra and stir gently until the rounds are coated. Add the cornmeal, salt, pepper, and, if desired, onion or garlic powder, stirring gently to coat. Heat the bacon drippings in a 12 Inch Skillet over medium-high heat until hot. To test, add a slice of okra to the skillet to see if it really sizzles. Pour half the okra into the skillet and cook until golden brown all over, turning it with a metal spatula. (Some people like it almost burned.) You may need to add more bacon drippings. Remove the okra from the skillet and repeat with the remaining okra, adding more drippings if needed. Pro Tip: When pulling okra from the garden, you can put it directly into freezer bags and freeze. When ready to use, just thaw and wash for fresh veggies any time. Contributed By: Beth Duggar Beth Duggar is a local South Pittsburg resident and the current President of The National Cornbread Festival. We hope you enjoy our stories and recipes! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and tag your Instagram food photos with #lodgecastiron for a chance to be featured on our feed! Complete Your Kitchen We recommend these must-have products to help with this recipe. How would you rate this recipe? Thanks for rating Submit Recommended recipes you might like Kenny’s Country Gravy View recipe Philly Cheesesteak Burgers View recipe Grilled Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema View recipe
