Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 ½ teaspoons bacon drippings (or butter or margarine)
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 29 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 pound whole fresh or frozen okra
  • ½ cup water (more as needed during cooking)
  • Salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon drippings to the pan.
  • When the bacon fat (or butter) has melted, add the chopped onion and sauté until it just begins to brown.
  • Add the diced tomatoes with their juice. Cook until the tomatoes have softened and the liquid has nearly evaporated (about 10 minutes).
  • Add the okra and water. Stir well to combine. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook until the okra is tender and cooked through (about 15 minutes). Check and stir often adding a small amount of additional water if needed during cooking.