The Lady And Sons Okra And Tomatoes ( Paula Deen )

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 slices bacon, diced into small pieces
• 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chicken base or 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 cups fresh okra, cut into 1 inch pieces (may use frozen)
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook bacon slightly; saute onion and garlic with bacon until tender.
• 2 add tomatoes, chicken base, sugar and pepper; stir well and let simmer for about 20 minutes; adjust seasoning if needed.
• 3 meanwhile wash okra and remove fuzz, if using fresh okra, cut into pieces; add okra and simmer until okra is done, about 20 more minutes (less if using frozen), serve.