Fried, Green Okra

Fried, Green Okra

1 pound okra (Washed and drained)
½ tsp. salt
Pepper (to taste)
1½ cups buttermilk
2 cups self-rising cornmeal
Vegetable oil

Remove the tips and ends of the okra and cut into about ½“ slices. Sprinkle salt and pepper on okra and add to buttermilk, stirring until okra is covered. Let it stand for 15-20 minutes and drain okra. Dip okra in cornmeal. In a hot skillet filled with the vegetable oil, fry the okra until it is golden brown and drain the okra on a paper towel. Serve up as an appetizer or side dish and enjoy!