~ From my Garden Kitchen
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Southern-Style Okra and Tomatoes
1 1/2 pounds fresh young okra 4 - 5 slices bacon 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 3 - 4 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped Creole seasoning to taste
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Wash okra, pat dry, and slice into 1-inch pieces. In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, drain, and set aside. Add okra, onion, and salt to bacon drippings. Cook for 10 minutes over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and creole seasoning and stir well. Reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring often. Serve topped with crumbled bacon.