Fried Okra-Easy Country Recipe

Making fried okra is as easy as can be.

Preparation
You might want to wear gloves since some okra has tiny spines that can stick!
Cut off both ends of the okra..
Wash the okra in running water, you can use a soft brush if you like.
Cut it up in 1/4 in. or less slices while still wet and place them in bowl as you go.
Put a lid over the bowl and drain excess water.
Coat the slices in self-rising corn meal. (I just pour some over them and stir well).
I like to cover the bowl and refrigerate for a couple of hours.

Cooking
In an iron skillet pour enough oil to cover the pan and a little more (about an 1/8 cup). Turn stove on medium high. When oil starts to bubble, pour enough okra to cover the bottom of the skillet. Don't put too much okra in the skillet or it won't get done. I'm sorry I never measure anything 0 : )

I stand over the stove and watch closely. When it starts to brown use a big slotted spoon spatula to turn over. Turn heat down to medium. Stir every few minutes to keep from burning.When it is brown enough for your taste, (my son likes it almost burned with no green showing), spoon onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain the oil.

Enjoy your fried okra! I like it best with black-eyed peas and tomatoes fresh from the garden!