stewed okra and tomatoes

(1 RATING)
28 Pinches
Sterlington, LA
Updated on Jul 1, 2013

Ideally, you should have small pods of fresh okra and big, juicy fresh tomatoes for this recipe to be at its best.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cups okra pods, sliced
  • 3 - tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup tomato juice
  • 2 tablespoons flour

How To Make stewed okra and tomatoes

  • Step 1
    In a saucepan with a close fitting lid, saute the onion in the bacon drippings over medium heat until softened, not browned.
  • Step 2
    Dredge okra in flour. Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the okra. Stir until lightly browned.
  • Step 3
    Add tomatoes. Cook about 6 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Stir in the tomato juice. Add the salt, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the black pepper.

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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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