You know that moment when the side dish completely steals the show? At Swadley’s Bar-B-Q in Oklahoma City, the fried okra doesn’t just compete with the main event, it dominates the conversation.
Sure, the brisket is tender and smoky, the ribs fall off the bone, and the burnt ends melt in your mouth. But walk into this Western Avenue spot and listen to what people are actually raving about.
It’s the golden, crispy okra that keeps customers coming back, sometimes ordering it by the plate instead of as a side. This isn’t your average barbecue joint where everything revolves around the meat…