Fried Okra

Directions

1. 1
   Place pan drippings or shortening in a large skillet.
2. 2
   Wash the raw okra.
3. 3
   Add the salt and pepper to the cornmeal (or flour). Mix well.
4. 4
   Cut the okra into thick, circular rounds.
5. 5
   Roll each okra round in the cornmeal or flour mixture.
6. 6
   Fry each piece (as many as you can fit in a pan without the sides touching each other) in the hot grease.