Fried Okra Crisp, golden, and irresistibly crunchy with a cornmeal coating. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min | Servings: 4 Ingredients: • 1 lb fresh okra, cut into ½-inch pieces • ½ cup buttermilk • ½ cup cornmeal • ½ cup all-purpose flour • ½ tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp paprika • Salt & pepper to taste • Oil for frying Instructions: Dry okra well. Soak in buttermilk for 10 minutes. Combine cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove okra from buttermilk, letting excess drip off,

Okra is one of the easiest and most resilient crops to grow in your vegetable garden. It doesn't require much water or fertilizer and will keep producing throughout the summer heat. #growyourownfood | Hoss