Smothered Okra An Old Plantation Staple Recipes

SMOTHERED OKRA

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, until softened.
• Add the green pepper and okra and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the tomatoes, broth and seasonings and bring to a simmer.
• Cover and simmer on low heat for an hour, or until the sliminess of the okra disappears.
• Serve plain or over rice with Louisiana hot sauce (optional).

SMOTHERED OKRA & TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet or dutch oven pot, saute onion mixture in Olive Oil until tender.
• 2. Add okra and water. Simmer on medium until okra defrosts in the pot, about 5 minutes Stir in diced tomatoes and mix well bring to slight boil..
• 3. Cook on low heat until okra is very tender and most of the liquids are gone, about 30 minutes or until desired fondness. I like mine well done and thick.
• 4. Serve as a side dish or if you like you can serve over steamed rice. You can also add cooked smoked sausage or cooked chicken 10 minutes before serving to use as a main dish.

SMOKY OKRA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Toss 1 pound okra with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and smoked paprika. Thread the okra across 2 skewers, leaving a bit of space between each piece. Grill until tender and charred, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

SMOTHERED OKRA-AN OLD PLANTATION STAPLE.

Steps:

• Preheat a large skillet over high heat. Add the oil and heat just until beginning to simmer, about 30 seconds. Add the okra, onion, and bell pepper. Sauté until the onion turns translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes. Cover, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the okra is tender, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper.

SOUTHERN OKRA

Steps:

• In a small shallow bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt and pepper; set aside. In a small saucepan, cover and cook okra in boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes and reserved sugar mixture; cook for 5 minutes. Add okra. Heat through, stirring as little as possible. Serve with rice if desired.