STEWED OKRA WITH TOMATOES
(Added July, 2005)

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon drippings
• 1 yellow onion, halved and sliced
• 2 pounds tomatoes, seeded and sliced
• 1/2 pound okra, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

-- In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onion and sauté until just soft, about 3 minutes.

-- Put the tomatoes on top of the onions and then add the okra.

-- Sprinkle the sugar, salt, and pepper over all.

-- Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender and thick, about 1 hour or so.

-- Add water if necessary to keep the pan from going dry.

-- The dish will become a thick, stewy mélange when ready.

-- Taste and adjust the seasoning, splash on a little hot sauce, then serve.

*** Recipe from CDKitchen … www.cdkitchen.com

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