Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
 
 
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
  • ½ pound thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ pound fresh okra, cut ½ inch thick crosswise
  • 3 cups diced fresh tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Hot cooked rice, to serve
  • Garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat, if desired.
  2. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in okra; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper. Serve with rice. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Recipe by Southern Cast Iron at https://southerncastiron.com/stewed-okra-and-tomatoes/