Okra Gumbo Freezer Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

22 c. sliced okra
6 c. onion, chopped (about 6 medium)
1 1/2 c. celery, chopped
2 c. green pepper, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. cracked black pepper
5 bay leaves

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in two 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pans. Cover and bake at 300\u00b0 for 2 hours or until okra is tender, stirring once after 1 hour.
Cool completely.
Spoon mixture into 1-pint freezer containers.
Label and freeze.
Yield: about 6 pints.