Smothered Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. okra (about 1 pt.), chopped
3 Tbsp. oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 to 3 Tbsp. vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Put oil in a big aluminum pot (approximately 2 quarts).
Saute onions.
Add okra, salt and pepper.
Smother okra down until it is slimy.
Add the vinegar, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Vinegar will disappear as it cooks.
Cook 45 minutes to 1 hour.