Fried Okra
["1 1/2 lb. fresh tender okra", "3 Tbsp. cornmeal", "1 Tbsp. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "4 Tbsp. shortening or bacon drippings"]
["Cut okra into about 1/4-inch slices.", "Mix cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper.", "Roll okra in mixture.", "Heat a heavy skillet with shortening in it.", "Have it very hot when you add okra.", "Leave on hot for about 2 to 3 minutes.", "Keep stirring and turn to low; let fry slowly.", "Every few minutes, stir to keep from sticking.", "Will take about 25 minutes to cook.", "Turn up heat last few minutes of cooking so will be crunchy."]
["fresh tender okra", "cornmeal", "flour", "salt", "pepper", "shortening"]