Stewed Okra and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup diced salt pork; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme); ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 lb fresh okra, trimmed; 4 tomatoes, chopped; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon sugar; hot pepper sauce, to taste; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

½ cup diced salt pork
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb fresh okra, trimmed
4 tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon sugar
hot pepper sauce, to taste
1 cup water

1
Heat 1 cup water to boiling, and add salt pork and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Remove salt pork from the pan and discard water.
3
Cook and stir salt pork over medium heat until browned and crisp.
4
Remove salt pork and set aside.
5
Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of drippings.
6
Add the onion, green pepper, garlic, thyme, and crushed red pepper.
7
Cook and stir vegetables over medium heat until tender, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the okra and continue to cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Add reserved salt pork, tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, hot pepper sauce and water.
10
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

150

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup diced salt pork, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium green pepper, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Stewed Okra and Tomatoes 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.

Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

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