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Saltys Okra And Tomatoes Recipe


Saltys Okra And Tomatoes Recipe
Okra and tomatoes is a side dish suitable for any southern meal. On a par with potato salad, it seems everyone has a favorite okra and tomatoes recipe......

Saltymike

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Ingredients
  • 1 quart fresh okra
  • 6 large beefsteak tomatoes
  • 3-4 strips bacon
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • hot sauce to taste

Directions
  1. Fry bacon in a large, heavy skillet. Retain drippings in pan. Reserve bacon for later.
  2. Wash okra and remove tips and stems. Slice okra to approx. ½ inch pieces. Place cut okra in skillet and sauté over medium heat 3-4 minutes.
  3. Dice tomatoes and add to pan. Crumble bacon and add to pan.
  4. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
  5. Add 1 Tbsp sugar to the mixture and mix well.
  6. Continue cooking over medium heat until okra is tender and tomatoes loose firmness.
  7. Add hot sauce to taste.
  8. Note: For quicker prep or for off-season prep, use 2 each 10oz packages of frozen okra and 2 large cans of stewed tomatoes.

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Comments


Just like my grandma used to make, love the okra. Fried, pickled and in stewed tomatoes! Thanks for the post, dear.


Guess I am going to have to buy some fresh okrie at the veggie market!!!!!!! Will make sure I wear gloves while cutting!!!!!!!!


I grew up on this! Of course you got my 5... yummmm


Love it! Great post, got my 5 too.


Now these are vittles!!!! Thanks for a wonderful recipe!!! :)


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