2 pints okra
1/4 cup bacon or other cooking fat
2 cups diced celery
1 green pepper, seeded, diced
1 small onion, peeled, chopped
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 cups boiling water
acon for garnish

1. Cut stems from okra; slice.

2. Heat fat in kettle. Add okra, celery, pepper, and onions; saute about 5 minutes.

3. Add tomatoes, sugar, paprika, and water; cover.

4. Simmer about 1 hour, until vegetables are tender.

5. Add seasoning to taste.

6. Add a little diced crisply-cooked bacon sprinkled on top, when serving.

N/A