Okra and Tomatoes Stewed to Perfection Southern Recipe

I woke up a bit early this morning and got started on a big pot of okra and tomatoes for a friend’s gathering later today.
This dish is great as a side, or you can enjoy it with rice or pasta and some fresh bread as a main course. All measurements below are approximate, just like the meme says—give it a go until it feels just right! Wishing you lots of enjoyment!

Okra and Tomatoes recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds cut okra
• 2 links smoked sausage, diced fine (1/2 to 3/4 pound)
• 1/2 large onion, diced fine
• 1/4 cup +/- green bell pepper, diced fine
• 1 or 2 (10 oz) cans Rotel
• At least two (28 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon oil or bacon grease
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning (Tony’s, Slap Ya Momma, etc)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Dash powdered thyme
• 2-4 dashes Lea and Perrins
• 1 tablespoon Cajun Power Garlic Sauce, if you have some
• Louisiana Hot Sauce to taste

Directions:

1. In a large, deep cast iron skillet with a lid, add oil or bacon grease over medium-high heat.
2. Add sausage and sweat a little grease out of it. Add chopped onions and bell pepper.
3. Cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are very soft, onions are just starting to brown, and sausage is brown.
4. Spread sausage and onion mixture over the bottom of the skillet and add okra in an even layer on top.
5. Season with salt and cover for two to three minutes. Stir to combine, lower heat slightly, and cover. Let the okra stew down for at least ten minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Once okra is limp and soft, add tomatoes and the remainder of the seasonings. Stir to combine, and adjust seasoning to taste.
7. Lower heat to a slow simmer, cover, and cook for two hours, stirring occasionally.
8. Serve as a side to any beef or pork meal, or add a little extra sausage and serve over rice/pasta with hot garlic bread or cornbread for a meal. Great with fried chicken too, just my opinion!

All measurements are approximate. Like the meme says, just hit it ’til the spirit tells you it’s good! I hope you enjoy!