Stewed Okra
2 lbs. Fresh okra, ½ inch slices
4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. Garlic, finely chopped
½ lb. Bacon, crumbled and drippings, reserved
½ cup vegetable oil
½ lb. Seasoning ham diced
½ lb. Smoked sausage, 1/4 inch slices
½ lb. Small shrimp, without shells
1 tsp. Thyme
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper and hot sauce
In enameled Dutch oven or other similar device, (a cast iron pot without enamel will turn the okra black) heat bacon drippings and oil over moderate heat. Brown ham and sausage. After they are browned, remove them. Next, add okra, onions bell pepper, garlic and gently saute them covered until okra is no longer slimy. Stir often and pour off any excess fat from pot. Add reserved ham, sausage, crumbled bacon, thyme and bay leaf. Cook covered until okra is tender. Stir frequently. Finally, add diced tomatoes, shrimp, salt, pepper, hot sauce and cook 10 minutes more. Serve with fresh rice. Serves 8 to 10.
2 lbs. Fresh okra, ½ inch slices
4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. Garlic, finely chopped
½ lb. Bacon, crumbled and drippings, reserved
½ cup vegetable oil
½ lb. Seasoning ham diced
½ lb. Smoked sausage, 1/4 inch slices
½ lb. Small shrimp, without shells
1 tsp. Thyme
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper and hot sauce
In enameled Dutch oven or other similar device, (a cast iron pot without enamel will turn the okra black) heat bacon drippings and oil over moderate heat. Brown ham and sausage. After they are browned, remove them. Next, add okra, onions bell pepper, garlic and gently saute them covered until okra is no longer slimy. Stir often and pour off any excess fat from pot. Add reserved ham, sausage, crumbled bacon, thyme and bay leaf. Cook covered until okra is tender. Stir frequently. Finally, add diced tomatoes, shrimp, salt, pepper, hot sauce and cook 10 minutes more. Serve with fresh rice. Serves 8 to 10.
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