Dry Fried Okra

• 1 pound okra, stems removed
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• Vegetable oil
• Kosher salt

1. Rinse the whole okra pods under cold water, drain, pat dry, trim and cut into 1/4-inch pieces.
2. Set aside.
3. Place the cornmeal into a sealable ziptop bag.
4. Add the okra and shake to coat thoroughly.
5. Return the okra to a dry colander and shake off excess cornmeal.
6. Add enough vegetable oil to a 12-inch stainless steel saute pan in order to completely cover the bottom of the pan.
7. Place over medium-high heat and bring the oil to 370 degrees F. Add the okra and fry until golden brown on 1 side, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
8. Stirring occasionally, continue cooking until okra is golden brown on all sides, approximately 5 to 6 minutes longer.
9. Remove the okra from the pan with a slotted spoon or spatula to a cooling rack set over a newspaper-lined sheet pan.
10. Season, to taste, with salt and allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

okra, cornmeal, vegetable oil, kosher salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/dry-fried-okra-recipe.html (may not work)