Deep-Fried Okra
["1 lb. fresh okra", "1 c. all-purpose flour", "1 c. cracker meal", "1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1 egg", "1 c. buttermilk", "vegetable oil"]
["Wash okra; drain.", "Cut off tips and stem ends.", "Cut okra crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.", "Combine flour, cracker meal, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper in a shallow dish.", "Combine egg, buttermilk and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a dish, mixing well. Add about 1/3 of okra to egg mixture, then remove okra with a slotted spoon and place in flour mixture, stirring gently, to coat okra.", "Pour oil to depth of 2-inches into a Dutch oven and heat to 375\u00b0.", "Fry until golden brown.", "Drain on paper towels.", "Continue process with remaining okra."]
["fresh okra", "flour", "meal", "salt", "pepper", "egg", "buttermilk", "vegetable oil"]