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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Good eating!!! Ingredients:
3 tablespoons lard or fat |
1 pound fresh or frozen okra, cut up (see note) |
2 onions, chopped fine |
3 clove garlic, minced |
1/2 pound ham, diced |
1 (20-ounce) can tomatoes or 4 fresh skinned tomatoes |
1 can butterbeans or 1 cup cooked fresh butterbeans |
1 can corn kernels |
1 tablespoon minced parsley |
1 tablespoon minced celery |
1 bay leaf, mashed |
1 sprig thyme, shredded |
4 tablespoons butter |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Melt the fat in a heavy aluminum pot, add the cut up okra and fry until okra is not ropy.
2. Add the onions and garlic, fry for 5 minutes. Add the ham and tomatoes and fry 5 minutes.
3. Add all other ingredients and cook 20-30 minutes over a medium flame.
4. Note: Be sure to use fresh or frozen okra. Do not use the canned type.
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