Muppet's blog: "Recipes"

Buttermilk Fried Okra
makes 8 cups 
hands on time 30 min 
total time 30 min
A sprinkling of sugar in the cornmeal coating 
caramelizes as the okra cooks, creating a crisp golden crust.
1 lb ( pound) fresh okra ,cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 & 1/2 cups self -rising white corn meal mix
1 tsp salt 
1tsp sugar
1/4 tsp ground red pepper 
vegetable oil

stir together okra and buttermilk in large bowl 
stir together cornmeal mix and next 3 ingredients in a separate bowl
remove okra from buttermilk in batches useing a slotted spoon
dredge in corn meal mixture and place in a wire mesh strainer.
shake off excess.
pour oil to depth of 1 inch into a large cast iron skillet or dutch oven
(large deep pot ) or fryer 
heat to 375 degrees fry okra in batches 
4 minutes or until golden brown ,turning once .
drain on paper towels