Old Fashion Fried Okra

1 pound fresh okra
2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt

Wash and trim the okra and slice it into 1/2-inch pieces.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350 degrees.
Mix the buttermilk and egg.
Mix the flour and salt.

Dip the okra pieces in the buttermilk wash, then in the flour.
Deep-fry the okra until it is golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Lift the okra from the oil with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.