Southern Inspired Stewed Okra And Tomatoes

Sample a little bit of the south with this stewed okra with tomatoes.

Ingredients 

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ⅓ cup chopped celery
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• ½ cup water or chicken broth
• 4 cups sliced okra
• ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook bacon in a cast iron Dutch oven. Remove bacon and set aside.

2. Add onion and celery to the bacon grease and cook until soft, about 7-8 minutes.

3. Add tomatoes, water, okra, and seasonings. Cook 20-25 minutes, maintaining a simmer and stirring occasionally.

4. Crumble bacon and stir in just before serving.

Recipe source: Spicy Southern Kitchen

Photo source: Budget Bytes