Okra And Tomatoes - Gullah Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 medium vidalia onion, chopped
1 lb okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices
3 fresh tomatoes, preferably Big Boy
1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

Heat bacon grease in a heavy nonreactive skillet over medium high heat.
Cook onion 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
Add okra and cook another 5-6 minutes, or until okra begins to brown.
Stir in tomatoes, sugar and salt and pepper to taste.
Cover skillet and simmer over low heat 20-30 minutes or until thickened.