Ben'S Fried Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. tender okra
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cornmeal
1/2 c. shortening (bacon drippings or cooking oil)

Preparation

Wash and drain well small pods of okra.
Slice into rounds, about 1/4-inch thick and discard stem ends and tips. Sprinkle with salt and roll in cornmeal to coat well.
Drop into hot fat and cook until golden brown, stirring often.