Instructions

• Wash and slice tender okra pods length-wise
• Lightly spray a large, cast-iron skillet with olive oil or, put about 1-2 tsp of olive oil in pan and wipe onto skillet to lightly coat
• Arrange okra, cut-side down, into skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste
• If cooking your okra at the tailgate party, place the cast iron skillet onto a hot grill and cook until okra is golden, sizzling and starting to curl up on the ends.
• Carefully turn and check the cut-side of the okra for desired color. It should be a rich brown. It generally takes about 15 minutes to reach the desired, rich brown color. More or less depending on the temperature of your fire.
• If cooking your okra in the oven at home, then place the cast-iron pan in the middle of a pre-heated 425 degree oven. Cook until okra is golden, sizzling and starting to curl up on the ends. Carefully turn and check the cut-side of the okra for desired color. It should be a rich brown. It generally takes about 15 minutes to reach the desired, rich brown color. More or less depending on how brown you like your okra.
• Carefully remove from pan.
• Best served hot!
• Roasted Okra Fries are delicious on their own or when paired with The Carolina-Style Burger, hot off the grill.