Okra and Tomatos
A favorite Southern summertime treat!
1 Tbs. bacon grease
1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped
1 lb. okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices
3 fresh tomatoes, preferably Big Boy
1 tsp. sugar
Heat bacon grease in a heavy nonreactive skillet over medium high heat.cook onion 3-4 minutes or until translucent. Add okra and cook another 5-6 minutes, or [...]
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A Southern summer favorite.
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh okra
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste (optional)
Vegetable oil for frying
Salt okra and let sit for a few minutes to bring out juice. In a shallow bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, and pepper. Gently roll okra in cornmeal, coating each piece. Set aside 1 hour [...]
Spoon bread dates back to the earliest days of the Southern colonies. It is a cornmeal soufflé, served as an accompaniment for meat and vegetables.
Put these in cornbread for a soulful treat.
1 pound pork fat
Slice pork into small pieces about 1/4″ thick and 1/2″ wide. Fry over medium heat in a cast iron skillet until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve.
© 2003 Rick McDaniel
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