This is a cinch to prepare and great served over rice, pasta, or by itself. Could even be thinned out with broth and made into a soup! Very versatile.
1 bag of frozen okra (NOT breaded)
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
6 to 8 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled
1 Tbsp bacon drippings (optional)
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 tsp paprika
1 pkg Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/4" to 1/2" coins
In large dutch oven, cook bacon strips crisp. Remove bacon, drain grease saving @ 1 Tbsp in pan. Add chopped onions, cook for a few minutes to get them started softening; add sausage and stir. Allow sausage and onions to cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the "coins" are starting to brown slightly; add garlic, tomatoes, okra, corn, paprika, and let simmer for at least 30 minutes. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste, add crumbled bacon and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. This is one of those recipes that I think is better the longer it simmers, within reason. If you are going to allow it to simmer longer be sure and watch your moisture content. You may have to add some water or broth. I have even added a splash of white wine.
As I said before, this is great over rice, pasta, or by itself. Enjoy!
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