Smothered Okra Base For Okra Gumbo Or A Simple Side Dish Recipe

Name: Smothered Okra Base For Okra Gumbo Or A Simple Side Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs fresh okra, washed, de-stemmed, sliced (frozen can be substituted); 3 large onions, chopped; 2 large green bell peppers, chopped; 2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes with juice (whole, chopped, or crushed); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 cup water, can substitute chicken broth; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup celery (optional); 1 lb ham seasoning, small diced; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

4 lbs fresh okra, washed, de-stemmed, sliced (frozen can be substituted)
3 large onions, chopped
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes with juice (whole, chopped, or crushed)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup water, can substitute chicken broth
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup celery (optional)
1 lb ham seasoning, small diced
salt
pepper

1
In a large roasting pot, layer alternately the okra, onions, bell pepper, tomatoes with juice, oil, garlic, celery, ham seasoning, water or broth, salt and pepper.
2
Cover pot tightly and place in 425u00b0F oven.
3
Cook 30 minutes, stir and reduce heat to 350 degrees.
4
Cover and cook 2 - 2 1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
5
When the stringing of the okra ceases, the okra is cooked.
6
Remove from oven and allow to cool.
7
Chill COMPLETELY before packaging and freezing.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs fresh okra, washed, de-stemmed, sliced (frozen can be substituted), 3 large onions, chopped, 2 large green bell peppers, chopped, 2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes with juice (whole, chopped, or crushed), and more.

Yes, Smothered Okra Base For Okra Gumbo Or A Simple Side Dish falls under the General 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.

Smothered Okra Base For Okra Gumbo Or A Simple Side Dish

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