Deep Fried Okra
["1 lb. fresh okra", "1 c. flour", "1 c. cracker meal", "1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1 egg", "1 c. buttermilk", "vegetable oil"]
["Wash and drain okra.", "Cut into 1/2-inch slices.", "Combine flour, cracker meal, salt and pepper in shallow dish.", "Combine egg, buttermilk and 1/2 teaspoon salt in bowl and beat well.", "Add about 1/3 of okra at at time to milk mixture.", "Remove with slotted spoon and place in flour mixture.", "Coat well and drop in heated oil until brown."]
["fresh okra", "flour", "meal", "salt", "pepper", "egg", "buttermilk", "vegetable oil"]