Side Pannel
Fried Okra
Ingredients List
- 5 c Vegetable shortening
- 4 lg Eggs
- 2 tb Milk
- 2 c All-purpose flour
- 2 c Cornmeal
- 1 1/2 ts Salt
- 1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb Okra; stems trimmed
Directions
Melt shortening in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until a
frying thermometer registers 375 degrees. Whisk eggs and milk together in a
bowl. Place flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper into another bowl. Whisk to
combine. Place 8 pieces of okra in egg mixture to coat, then dredge through
flour mixture. Fry until golden brown, turning as necessary, 3 to 4
minutes. Drain on a paper towel. Repeat process. Serve warm.
frying thermometer registers 375 degrees. Whisk eggs and milk together in a
bowl. Place flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper into another bowl. Whisk to
combine. Place 8 pieces of okra in egg mixture to coat, then dredge through
flour mixture. Fry until golden brown, turning as necessary, 3 to 4
minutes. Drain on a paper towel. Repeat process. Serve warm.
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