The Lady and Sons Okra and Tomatoes
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 4 slices diced into small pieces bacon
- 1 small peeled and chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chicken base
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 cups fresh okra, cut into 1-inch pieces (may use frozen, if fresh not available)
- fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Cook bacon slightly. Sauté onion and garlic with bacon until tender. Add tomatoes, chicken base, sugar and pepper. Stir well and let simmer for about 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed. Meanwhile wash okra and remove fuzz if using fresh and cut into pieces. Add the okra and simmer until okra is done, about 20 more minutes (less if using frozen okra.)
