Recipe - Fried Okra

5 cup Vegetable shortening
4 lg Eggs
2 tablespoon Milk
2 cup Allpurpose flour
2 cup Cornmeal
1 One half teaspoon Salt
One half teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound Okra; stems trimmed

Melt shortening in a 12inch castiron skillet over medium heat until a
frying thermometer registers 375 degrees. Whisk eggs and milk together in a
bowl. Place flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper into another bowl. Whisk to
combine. Place 8 pieces of okra in egg mixture to coat, then dredge through
flour mixture. Fry until golden brown, turning as necessary, 3 to 4
minutes. Drain on a paper towel. Repeat process. Serve warm.
Posted to MCRecipe Digest V1 #197

Date: Mon, 12 Aug 1996 22:21:44 0800

From: Kristine ksimpson@cwo.com