Fried Okra! Oh where, oh where do I begin? This born & breed southern comfort dish dates back well before I was even born. And In My Family We Love Ourselves Some Fried Okra. But who wouldn’t love this Southern delicacy?  Well to be totally honest I don’t to much care for okra unless it’s FRIED! Yep, that’s the only way I’ll eat it. Fried and seasoned to perfection.  I can just taste it now. Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!

Ingredients

• 6 cups oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 pounds frozen or fresh okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• hot sauce
• salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder; to taste

Instructions

1. 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.)
2. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour and seasonings. Set aside.
3. In another bowl mix buttermilk and a couple dashes of hot sauce. Set aside.
4. Dip okra in buttermilk mixture and then dredge in cornmeal-flour mixture to coat well.
5. Carefully add okra to the hot oil and cook until golden brown. (It may be necessary to fry the okra in batches. They are prone to stick together.)
6. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels. Lightly season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and garlic powder. Serve immediately.