Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 2 cups fresh or frozen okra cut into half-inch rounds
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1–2 pinches ground cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the chopped bacon over medium heat. Remove the bacon and drain it on paper towels, leaving the grease in the skillet.
- Add the chopped onion and okra to the skillet, cooking for about 8 minutes until lightly browned.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Stir in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and ground cayenne pepper. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Season the dish with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Last Step:
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For added spice, adjust the cayenne pepper to your preference.
Use fresh okra when possible for the best texture and flavor.
Serve warm with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 475mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg