Smothered okra
8 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | quarts | Okra; cut in cross pieces |
| 1 | cup | Oil |
| 2 | larges | Onions; chopped |
| 3 | Cloves garlic; minced | |
| 1 | large | Bell pepper; chopped |
| Salt; black pepper and red pepper to taste | ||
Directions
If possible use large black iron pot. Brown onion, okra and bell pepper in oil. Reduce fire to low heat; add garlic. Allow to cook until okra gets very dark and is no longer ropey. Stir often. Remove from heat and drain excess oil. Reheat and serve as a vegetable. Stewed or canned tomatoes may be added for variety. Also excellent when added to shrimp gumbo.
From <A Taste of Louisiana>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .