The Lady And Sons Okra And Tomatoes ( Paula Deen ) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, diced into small pieces
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chicken base or 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups fresh okra, cut into 1 inch pieces (may use frozen)
fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook bacon slightly; saute onion and garlic with bacon until tender.
Add tomatoes, chicken base, sugar and pepper; stir well and let simmer for about 20 minutes; adjust seasoning if needed.
Meanwhile wash okra and remove fuzz, if using fresh okra, cut into pieces; add okra and simmer until okra is done, about 20 more minutes (less if using frozen), serve.