The Lady and Sons Okra and Tomatoes

Filed under Vegetables

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen.

Ingredients

4 slice Bacon, diced small
1 Onion, small, peeled and chopped
2 clove Garlic, minced
2 can Diced tomatoes, 15-ounce
1 tbsp Chicken base
1 tbsp Sugar
2 cup Okra, fresh (or frozen), cut into 1-inch pieces
Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Cook the bacon slightly, then saute the onion and garlic with it until tender.
Add the tomatoes, chicken base, sugar and pepper, stir and simmer about 20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning.
Meanwhile, wash fresh okra, remove the fuzz and cut into pieces. Add the okra and simmer until done, about 20 minutes more (less for frozen).