Stewed Okra with Tomatoes and Bacon |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This Creole favorite makes the most of summer produce. Stewing okra with tomatoes produces a saucy side that highlights okra's unique flavor and texture. The dish is tasty as is or ladled over white rice. Ingredients:
2 bacon slices |
1 cup chopped vidalia or other sweet onion |
1 cup chopped green bell pepper |
1 garlic clove, minced |
4 cups sliced fresh okra (about 1 pound) |
2 cups chopped tomato |
1/2 cup water |
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce |
1 teaspoon cider vinegar |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook bacon slices in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Crumble bacon.
2. Add 1 cup onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to drippings in pan, and sauté for 5 minutes or until tender. Add okra, chopped tomato, 1/2 cup water, hot sauce, vinegar, salt, thyme, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until okra is tender. Sprinkle with bacon.
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