Old School Skillet Fried Okra Recipes

FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, soak okra in egg for 5 to 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly. Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously. Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels.

SOUTHERN SKILLET FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Add vegetable oil to a cast iron skillet and heat over medium.
• Next, add the okra to a colander and rinse with water.
• Slice the okra.
• In a small bowl add cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper.
• Toss sliced okra into the cornmeal mixture and toss to coat.
• Add the dredged okra pieces to the skillet.
• Cook while turning occasionally 5-7 minutes until the coating browns.

OLD SCHOOL SKILLET FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Wash and cut okra in about half inch pieces, discarding the tip and stem ends. Then rinse cut okra under cool water.
• In a large bowl, add salt, pepper, and corn meal to damp okra. Toss lightly to coat.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil.
• Once oil is heated, carefully add okra including meal remaining in the bottom of the bowl. Stir frequently until the okra is browned and cooked through (about 20 minutes) - being cautious not to burn it. I also like to mash mine up a bit to get that hash-like consistency.

GARLIC SAUTéED OKRA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Trim off and discard the stem ends of the okra pods. Rinse the trimmed pods, carefully pat them dry, and set them aside. Extra water in the cooking process can lead to the slick factor this okra recipe is designed to avoid, so the dryer the better.
• Peel the garlic clove, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice it crosswise as thinly as possible.
• Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the oil, swirl the pan to coat the bottom with the oil, and heat until the oil shimmers, about 30 seconds. Add the garlic and let it sizzle until it just starts to turn golden, about 1 minute.
• Add the okra, stir to coat it with oil, and combine it with the garlic. Cover and cook, shaking the pan frequently to move the okra pods around inside until the okra is starting to brown on the edges and is tender to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer the okra to a serving platter or individual plates. Add the optional tomatoes if using and sprinkle with salt. Serve and enjoy.