Okra Side-Dish
8 ounces bacon
1 large onion, diced
3 large tomatoes, diced
4 Cups whole-kernel corn, thawed, drained or cut from cobs
1 1/2 Cups fresh okra, washed, trimmed and sliced
(or a 10-oz. package of frozen cut okra)
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Fry bacon in a large, heavy saucepan until crisp.
Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan.
Heat on medium and add the onion.
Cook until tender, stirring often.
Add the tomatoes, corn, okra, salt and black pepper.
Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Crumble the bacon over the top just before serving.
Yield: 10 servings
8 ounces bacon
1 large onion, diced
3 large tomatoes, diced
4 Cups whole-kernel corn, thawed, drained or cut from cobs
1 1/2 Cups fresh okra, washed, trimmed and sliced
(or a 10-oz. package of frozen cut okra)
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Fry bacon in a large, heavy saucepan until crisp.
Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan.
Heat on medium and add the onion.
Cook until tender, stirring often.
Add the tomatoes, corn, okra, salt and black pepper.
Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Crumble the bacon over the top just before serving.
Yield: 10 servings