Fried Okra with Jalapeno Jelly Recipe

Name: Fried Okra with Jalapeno Jelly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups buttermilk; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco; Kosher salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup fine stone-ground cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound okra, stemmed (see Note); Canola oil, for frying; Jalapeno pepper jelly, for serving

Servings: persons

2 cups buttermilk
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
Kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fine stone-ground cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound okra, stemmed (see Note)
Canola oil, for frying
Jalapeno pepper jelly, for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the buttermilk, garlic, Tabasco and 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a simmer.
2
Remove from the heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
3
Using a slotted spoon, remove the garlic and discard.
4
Let the buttermilk cool completely.
5
Set a rack over a baking sheet.
6
In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the cornmeal, cayenne, black pepper and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
7
Dip the okra in the buttermilk, letting the excess drip back into the pan, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
8
Transfer the coated okra to the rack.
9
In a large saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches of canola oil to 350.
10
Working in batches, fry the okra until golden, about 4 minutes.
11
Using the slotted spoon, transfer the okra to paper towels to drain; sprinkle with salt.
12
Serve the fried okra right away, with jalapeno pepper jelly.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups buttermilk, 3 garlic cloves, smashed, 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Fried Okra with Jalapeno Jelly falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Okra with Jalapeno Jelly

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