2 1 \2 cups sliced okra
3 Tbs. Butter or bacon fat
2 medium onions, sliced
3 medium tomatoes or 2 cups cooked tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. Sugar
Big pinch of brown sugar
1 hot pepper (optional)
1 -2 Tbs. Chile powder (optional)
Method
Rinse okra thoroughly in cold water but do not rub pods. Remove stems and cut
into 1\2 inch thick slices. Put butter in skillet; add onions and tomatoes.
Sprinkle
with salt and pepper; cover and simmer about 3 minutes. Slide okra slices over top
of tomatoes to preserve green color. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and sugar.
Cover
and continue to simmer until okra is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir vegetables
together. Season to taste. Serve hot.
