Deep Fried Okra
1 lb. fresh okra
1 C. cracker meal
1/2 tsp. prpper
1 C. buttermilk
1 C all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt, divded
1 egg
Vegetable oil
Wash okra, drain. Cut off tips and stem ends; cut okra crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Combine flour, cracker meal, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Combine egg, buttermilk and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a dish, mixing well. Add about 1/3 of okra to egg mixture: then remove okra with a slotted spoon and place in flour mixture,stirring gently to coat okra. Pour oil to depth of 2-inches into a Dutch oven; or pot heat to 375 degrees. Fry okra untill golden brown. Drain well on paper towels. Continue process with remaining okra. Serve hot. Makes 4 servings.
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