Southern Okra Recipes

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QUICK AND EASY SOUTHERN PICKLES AND OKRA

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8



Quick and Easy Southern Pickles and Okra image

Steps:

  • Put the vinegar, sugar, salt, turmeric and 3 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar and salt dissolves, then reduce the heat and keep warm.
  • Divide the cucumbers, okra and onion among three 1-quart sterilized jars. Evenly distribute the pickling spices among the jars. Slowly add the sweet vinegar water to the jars and seal with lids, then refrigerate. These pickles can be enjoyed right away but improve in flavor after several days.

1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
2 cups sliced garden cucumbers
1 pound fresh okra
1 large white onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pickling spices

SOUTHERN OKRA

This recipe dates back generations in my family. I enjoy it so much because I can use the fresh vegetables that are so abundant here in the South.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11



Southern Okra image

Steps:

  • In a small shallow bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt and pepper; set aside. In a small saucepan, cover and cook okra in boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes and reserved sugar mixture; cook for 5 minutes. Add okra. Heat through, stirring as little as possible. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sliced fresh okra
Boiling water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
Cooked rice, optional

AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA

Make and share this Authentic Southern Fried Okra recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 1 Fat Chef

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



Authentic Southern Fried Okra image

Steps:

  • Wash okra and cut into 1/2 inch rounds.
  • Put in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with flour. Shake it around vigorously to coat evenly, then bounce in a wire strainer to remove all excess. Final coat should be very light!
  • Return to mixing bowl and add beaten egg. Stir to cover each piece of okra.
  • Place cornmeal in zipper bag with salt and pepper.
  • Add okra in 1 cup batches and shake until each piece is coated. Remove with something that will allow extra cornmeal to fall away. Put on a plate until all okra is coated.
  • Fry in 1/2 inch lard or oil at 400 degrees or med-high until pieces are golden brown.
  • Drain on brown paper or a wire rack.
  • Salt additionally if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.9, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 623.3, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 7.7

1 quart fresh okra
2 -3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups yellow plain cornmeal (stoneground is best)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
lard or vegetable oil

SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA

This is another recipe I grew up with. This is passed down from word of mouth, no one has ever written it down before! Fresh, fried okra is soo simple to fix and soo good!

Provided by Jessica K

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6



Southern Fried Okra image

Steps:

  • In a big bowl beat egg with a fork, pour milk in and combine. Pour the cornmeal in another big bowl.
  • Pour enough oil in a big skillet, halfway up, or you can use a deep fryer. Set heat to Medium-high.
  • Put some okra pieces in milk mixture and then coat in cornmeal batter. Fry in skillet 10-15 min, occasionally turning/stirring them around. They are done when crispy and golden brown but not black!
  • Drain on paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper (i don't use pepper but some people prefer it).
  • Repeat with rest of okra till all gone. Enjoy!

1 lb fresh okra, cut into pieces (don't use the top of the stem but the bottom is wonderful to eat)
2 -3 cups cornmeal
1 egg
2 cups buttermilk (regular or lowfat milk is fine, too)
salt and pepper
oil

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