Arkansas Fried Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 to 12 large okra, sliced
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium bell peppers, chopped
1 long green hot pepper, sliced
1 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. white corn meal
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
6 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Put the first 5 of these ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, corn meal and flour; mix well.
In cast-iron skillet, heat shortening.
Pour okra mixture into hot grease.
Cover and cook on medium heat until tender.
Stir at intervals to avoid sticking and burning.
Serve hot.