Fried Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. fresh young okra
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. yellow corn meal
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
about 3 Tbsp. bacon drippings or shortening

Preparation

Wash okra and cut off tips and stem ends.
Cut pods into crosswise slices 1/4-inch thick.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roll in corn meal mixed with flour.
Saute in hot bacon drippings until okra is golden brown.
Serve hot.
Makes 6 servings.