Smothered Okra

Name: Smothered Okra
Ingredients: 2 qt. fresh sliced okra; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper; 1/4 cup diced garlic; 3 cups diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup hot water; Salt and cracked black pepper; 1 dash red hot-pepper sauce

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 qt. fresh sliced okra
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup diced garlic
3 cups diced tomatoes
1/2 cup hot water
Salt and cracked black pepper
1 dash red hot-pepper sauce

Directions

1

Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
2

Saute okra, onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic approximately 30 minutes or until okra stops stringing.
3

Okra will become slimy during this process and should be stirred constantly until stringing ceases.
4

Add tomatoes and hot water; bring to a low boil and cook approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5

Season with salt, pepper and pepper sauce.