Directions:
- Cut off and discard tip and stem ends from okra; cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Stir into buttermilk; cover and chill 45 minutes.
- Combine cornmeal and next 3 ingredients.
- Remove okra from buttermilk with a slotted spoon; discard buttermilk.
- Dredge okra, in batches in cornmeal mixture.
- Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven; add bacon drippings.
- When oil is hot, fry okra in batches, 4 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 326.22 Kcal (1366 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 44.29 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.92g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 13.48mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1471.11mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 623.28mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 58.6g | 20% | |
| Sugars | 7.27g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5g | 26% | |
| Protein | 11.52g | 23% | |
| Vitamin C | 26.2mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 450.1mg | 45% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 109.02 Kcal (456 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 14.8 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.64g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 4.5mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 491.62mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 208.29mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 19.58g | 20% | |
| Sugars | 2.43g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.17g | 26% | |
| Protein | 3.85g | 23% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 150.4mg | 45% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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