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Remove from mixture and deep fry in large stock pot or deep fryer in 2 inches bacon drippings until golden brown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serves 8. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From \u201cBig Mama\u2019s Old Black Pot\u201d cookbook\u2013doubled the recipe for folks who eat okra like we do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grocery List<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>bacon (for drippings)\u2013use bacon for this recipe, it\u2019s great!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>okra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cornmeal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>16 pods okra2 c. yellow cornmeal2 T. flour3 t. salt1\/2 t. pepper1\/4 c. cold water in a spray bottle1 1\/2 c. bacon drippings Slice okra into 1\/4 inch slices. Sprinkle okra with cold water. Mix together corn meal, salt and pepper. Coat okra thoroughly with mixture. 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