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Fried Okra

Ingredients:

1/2 c. cornmeal
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 c. tender okra
Bacon drippings (Vegetarians can simply use cooking oil)

Directions:

Combine dry ingredients in a paper or plastic bag and mix well. Rinse okra and cut into 3/4 inch slices. Shake in a bag to coat with dry ingredients. Heat drippings in skillet and fry okra turning often until browned.

Makes about 6 servings.