southern farm style okra
This was a summertime staple at my house growing up. It was usually served with some type of protein and always fried cornbread patties. If money was tight, we ate it over rice and didn't cook as much liquid out. My mom always put sugar in all her vegetables and tomato sauces for pasta....she had quite the sweet tooth! That is optional here. We also sprinkle a little hot sauce on it when serving, but my mom just used the vinegar from a jar of peppers.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 1/2 cups fresh okra, sliced (about 1 pound)
- 14 1/2 ounces can stewed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 ears of fresh corn, cut off the cob (can substitute an 8 1/2 ounce can of corn or frozen corn)a
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- hot sauce, to garnish
How To Make southern farm style okra
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Step 1Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove the bacon, reserving half of the drippings in the skillet. Set the bacon aside.
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Step 2Saute the onions and okra in drippings over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, celery, and green pepper; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. (My mom always through in a tablespoon of sugar at this point, but I don't think it is needed, especially if your corn is sweet).
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Step 3Add the corn, salt, and pepper; cook an additional 15 minutes or until the liquid in the skillet is absorbed. Sprinkle with the bacon. Enjoy!
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Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Keyword:
#Summer
Keyword:
#Farm Fresh
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Culture:
Southern
Method:
Stove Top
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