Here's how to make the most of your vegetables this summer. Get the recipe for our Smash Fried Okra: https://bit.ly/3xFcHF4 | Southern Living

The only way I will ever make fried okra ever again! @hectormsanchezphoto introduced me to this recipe via @southernlivingmag and oh my goodness, I will never go back to doing it another way. I don’t know why, but it’s like the buttermilk somehow protects the pod from all the grease and the okra ends up being super crunchy and not stringy at all. The recipe is below. Be sure to save for future reference and share it with a friend who you know loves fried okra too. 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 la