Southern Fried Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. okra, washed well and drained
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. cornmeal
4 Tbsp. bacon drippings

Preparation

If okra pods are large, you
may have to boil slightly to tenderize.
Cut off top and stem ends.
Slice pods into 1/4-inch slices.
Mix salt and pepper.
Roll in cornmeal.
Saute in hot drippings until tender and brown.