K-Jon's Smothered Okra Recipe

Name: K-Jon's Smothered Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 48 ounces okra, chopped frozen; 3 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (do not drain); 3 cups onions, chopped; 3 cups bell peppers, chopped; 2 cups celery, chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced fine; 8 ounces bacon, cut 3/4 inch squares; 24 ounces pickled meat or 8 ounces ham; 32 ounces chicken broth; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 bay leaves; 1 ½ teaspoons paprika; 1 ½ teaspoons basil; 1 ½ teaspoons thyme; 1 ½ teaspoons oregano; 1 ½ teaspoons parsley; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne (to taste); 1 teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons kosher salt, and pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

48 ounces okra, chopped frozen
3 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (do not drain)
3 cups onions, chopped
3 cups bell peppers, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced fine
8 ounces bacon, cut 3/4 inch squares
24 ounces pickled meat or 8 ounces ham
32 ounces chicken broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 ½ teaspoons basil
1 ½ teaspoons thyme
1 ½ teaspoons oregano
1 ½ teaspoons parsley
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne (to taste)
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons kosher salt, and pepper (to taste)

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Brown bacon crispy remove.
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Add onions to bacon fat and cook until translucent.
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Add peppers, celery and cook until soft.
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Add garlic and cook 5 minutes More.
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Crush by hand and add tomatoes, broth, spices.
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Stew mixture and simmer for 1+ hours or until done Now add okra salt & pepper to taste.
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Cook 1-2 hours more.
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Get 1 cup broth and whisk corn starch and add to stew.
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15 more minutes or when desired consistency.
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Serve over rice or as a side dish.

1214

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 48 ounces okra, chopped frozen, 3 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (do not drain), 3 cups onions, chopped, 3 cups bell peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, K-Jon's Smothered Okra falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

K-Jon's Smothered Okra

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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