Southern Fried Okra – Lodge Cast Iron

Ingredients

• 2 quarts fresh okra
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon onion powder or garlic powder (optional)
• ½ to ¾ cup bacon drippings or vegetable oil (enough to fill the skillet ¼-inch deep)