Okra Stew Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Okra Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 8 pork ribs, or 4 country-style ribs or pork chops; 1/2 pound bacon or ham, cut into chunks; 2 small dried red chilies, optional; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 pound okra, trimmed and roughly chopped (frozen is fine); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc); 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with their juice; Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish.

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 pork ribs, or 4 country-style ribs or pork chops
1/2 pound bacon or ham, cut into chunks
2 small dried red chilies, optional
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound okra, trimmed and roughly chopped (frozen is fine)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with their juice
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish.

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1. Put the oil in a deep skillet or large pot over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add the pork, bacon and chilies, if using, and cook, stirring and turning the pork occasionally, until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove everything from the pan with a slotted spoon or tongs, leaving the fat behind.
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2. Add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic and okra to the pan and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the wine and stir for about a minute to scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, then add the tomatoes and 1 cup water.
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3. Return the pork, bacon, and chiles to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so the mixture bubbles gently, cover the pan and cook, checking every now and then, until the meat is falling off the bone, about 2 hours. Take the pork out of the pan, remove the meat from the bones, roughly chop it, and return it to the pan. Taste and adjust the seasoning, and serve garnished with parsley, if you like.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 8 pork ribs, or 4 country-style ribs or pork chops, 1/2 pound bacon or ham, cut into chunks, 2 small dried red chilies, optional, and more.

Yes, Okra Stew 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.

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Okra Stew

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