OKRA AND TOMATOES

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serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 lb okra, sliced
• 2 T bacon drippings
• 3 1/2 chopped tomatoes (4)
• 1 t salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig thyme

Preparation

Step 1

In a heavy skillet sauté onions and okra in hot drippings, stirring frequently until okra ceases to rope, about 30 minutes.
Add tomatoes, stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.