fresh okra & tomatoes

Name: FRESH OKRA & TOMATOES
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 slice(s) bacon; 3 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 4 cup(s) sliced okra (1 pound); 3/4 cup(s) chopped onion; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 3 cup(s) chopped tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper

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46 Pinches

Lori-Jo Wahl

Providence, RI

Updated on Aug 12, 2012

This is a very quick & easy dish with lots of flavor. I remember when my children were very young my step-dad would making this & say to them that he slaved in the kitchen all day to make this. I don't make this all the time but I have to say it is tasty.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 slices bacon
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 cups sliced okra (1 pound)
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

How To Make fresh okra & tomatoes

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings in skillet; discard remaining drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside.

Step 2

Stir flour into remaining bacon drippings, & cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it is caramel-colored (10-15 minutes).
Step 3

Add okra onion & garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes & remaining 3 ingredients. Cover & simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until okra is tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with reserved crumbed bacon.
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