Fried Okra with Jalapeno Jelly

• 2 cups buttermilk
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
• Kosher salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup fine stone-ground cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound okra, stemmed (see Note)
• Canola oil, for frying
• Jalapeno pepper jelly, for serving

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the buttermilk, garlic, Tabasco and 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a simmer.
2. Remove from the heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
3. Using a slotted spoon, remove the garlic and discard.
4. Let the buttermilk cool completely.
5. Set a rack over a baking sheet.
6. In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the cornmeal, cayenne, black pepper and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
7. Dip the okra in the buttermilk, letting the excess drip back into the pan, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
8. Transfer the coated okra to the rack.
9. In a large saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches of canola oil to 350.
10. Working in batches, fry the okra until golden, about 4 minutes.
11. Using the slotted spoon, transfer the okra to paper towels to drain; sprinkle with salt.
12. Serve the fried okra right away, with jalapeno pepper jelly.

buttermilk, garlic, tabasco, kosher salt, flour, stoneground cornmeal, cayenne pepper, freshly ground black pepper, okra, canola oil, pepper jelly

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fried-okra-with-jalapeno-jelly-cocktails-2013 (may not work)