~Posted by Bluemoon~
1/2 lb okra
1 cup cornmeal
1 tbsp salt
2 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Choose okra that is an even green color and 2" - 4" long. Trim stem ends from okra and cut into 3/4" lengths. Soak in buttermilk for 15 minutes.
Mix cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a plastic bag. Add okra and toss to coat.
Heat 1/2" cup oil in a 10" skillet (cast iron is traditional) over medium high heat. When oil begins to shimmer, sift excess cornmeal mixture from okra and add to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown. (Stir gently to avoid losing coating.) Drain on paper towels and salt again if needed.
Dip them in ranch dressing for a special treat
These delectably crunchy bite-size morsels are perfect with grilled pork chops, barbequed chicken, fried chicken. Or just about any other Southern treat you can imagine.
