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Okra and Tomatoes

Source of Recipe

From "Mary Mac's Tea Room 75th Anniversary Cookbook" by John Ferrell


List of Ingredients

◦ 1 (14 �-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
◦ 1 teaspoon salt
◦ � teaspoon white pepper
◦ 1 tablespoon sugar
◦ 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted, or strained bacon drippings
◦ � pound okra, stemmed and cut into �-inch slices
◦ 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional)
◦ 2 teaspoons cold water (optional)


Recipe

In a heavy saucepan, combine the tomatoes, salt, white pepper, sugar, and melted butter or bacon drippings. Cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes.

Add the okra, decrease the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. (To thicken the stew, mix together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Add to the stew and bring to a boil, stirring until thickened to the desired consistency.)

Add additional salt and white pepper to taste.

Serves 4 to 6