Arkansas Fried Okra

10 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 10 to 12 large okra, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 long green hot pepper, sliced
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbsp. white corn meal
  • 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 6 Tbsp. shortening

Directions

  1. 1
    Put the first 5 of these ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, corn meal and flour; mix well.
  2. 2
    In cast-iron skillet, heat shortening.
  3. 3
    Pour okra mixture into hot grease.
  4. 4
    Cover and cook on medium heat until tender.
  5. 5
    Stir at intervals to avoid sticking and burning.
  6. 6
    Serve hot.

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