OKRA AND TOMATOES II

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Okra is simmered with tomatoes and chilies to perfection. Soaking in vinegar removes the slimy stuff. You won't believe it is okra when the aroma fills your house! Just good 'old-time home cooking. '

Provided by CYNDILYNN32

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh okra
1 quart white vinegar
3 slices bacon
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 green chile peppers, seeded and chopped
5 roma (plum) tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the okra in a bowl with the vinegar, and soak 30 minutes. Drain, rinse, and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving drippings in skillet. Break bacon into large pieces, and set aside.
  • Place the onion and green chile peppers in the skillet with the bacon drippings, and cook 3 minutes over medium heat. Mix in the tomatoes, and cook 1 minute. Mix in the okra, and return bacon to skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in enough water to cover. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer 40 minutes, or until okra is tender. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 118 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

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