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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Okra and tomatoes is a side dish suitable for any southern meal. On a par with potato salad, it seems everyone has a favorite okra and tomatoes recipe...... Ingredients:
1 quart fresh okra |
6 large beefsteak tomatoes |
3-4 strips bacon |
1 tbsp sugar |
salt and ground black pepper to taste |
hot sauce to taste |
Directions:
1. Fry bacon in a large, heavy skillet. Retain drippings in pan. Reserve bacon for later.
2. Wash okra and remove tips and stems. Slice okra to approx. 1/2 inch pieces. Place cut okra in skillet and sauté over medium heat 3-4 minutes.
3. Dice tomatoes and add to pan. Crumble bacon and add to pan.
4. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
5. Add 1 Tbsp sugar to the mixture and mix well.
6. Continue cooking over medium heat until okra is tender and tomatoes loose firmness.
7. Add hot sauce to taste.
8. Note: For quicker prep or for off-season prep, use 2 each 10oz packages of frozen okra and 2 large cans of stewed tomatoes.
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