Ingredients

20okra

¼cupbuttermilk

1largeegg,beaten

1cupflour

1cupcornmeal

1tspkosher salt

½tspblack pepper,coarse ground

Vegetable oil,for frying

Preparation

In one bowl whisk the buttermilk and egg together and soak the okra pieces in it for 13 minutes.

In a second bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper, then set a large dutch oven to heat with 2-inches of oil to 350 degrees F.

Drain the okra well, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, remove excess breading and fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.