Best 8 Recipe For Canning Okra And Tomatoes Recipes

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Canning okra and tomatoes is a fantastic method for preserving the flavors of summer and enjoying them throughout the year. By combining okra's distinct texture and tomatoes' juicy sweetness, it creates a versatile ingredient that can be used in various dishes. Whether you prefer to savor the okra and tomatoes on their own, incorporate them into delectable stews, or use them as a base for sauces and relishes, canning allows you to relish their freshness whenever the craving strikes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

OKRA AND TOMATOES RECIPE



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Step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to make our Okra and Tomatoes. Visit the complete recipe online at Taste of Southern.com.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1lb Okra
3-4 medium Tomatoes
1 medium Onion
¼ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
¼ teaspoon Sugar
1 Tablespoon Bacon Grease, optional
Oil for frying.

Steps:

  • Wash the tomatoes and okra under cool running water.
  • Dice the onions.
  • Place a skillet over Medium heat on your stove top.
  • Add just enough oil to lightly coat the pan.
  • Add bacon grease for seasoning if desired.
  • When pan is hot, add the onions. Stir to coat with oil.
  • Let the onions cook for several minutes while you prepare the tomatoes.
  • Dice the tomatoes into larger sized pieces.
  • Add the tomatoes to the skillet.
  • Remove the ends from the okra and discard the pieces.
  • Slice the okra pods into about ½ inch slices.
  • Add the okra to the skillet.
  • Add the black pepper, the salt and the sugar. Stir to combine.
  • Reduce the heat slightly, and continue to stir and cook uncovered.
  • Add a little warm water if needed to keep the vegetables moist.
  • Cook until the okra is as tender as desired.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

CANNING OKRA



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How to safely home pressure can okra. This is a walk-through of the USDA tested recommendations.

Provided by Healthy Canning

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 4

okra
tomatoes
salt ((OR non-bitter, non-clouding salt sub. Optional))
onion ((optional))

Steps:

  • NOTE: Follow this ratio of ingredients -- for every 1.5 kg (3 lbs) tomatoes, use up to 500 g (1 lb) okra.
  • Wash okra. Trim stems off, and either cut into 2 to 3 cm (1 inch) pieces, or, leave whole. Set aside.
  • Wash tomatoes and peel tomatoes.
  • Core and quarter tomatoes.
  • Put in large pot.
  • Bring pot of tomatoes to a boil, then lower to a simmer and let simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Add okra. Let simmer 5 more minutes.
  • Pack into jar size choice, distributing solids and liquids equally.
  • Leave 3 cm (1 inch) headspace.
  • If desired, add 1/2 teaspoon salt or salt sub to each half-litre (pint) jar; 1 teaspoon to each litre (quart) jar.
  • If desired, tuck into either size jar either two onion slices 1/2 cm (1/4 inch) thick or 4 to 5 peeled pearl onions.
  • Debubble, adjust headspace.
  • Wipe jar rims.
  • Put lids on.
  • Processing pressure: 10 lbs (69 kPa) weighted gauge, 11 lbs (76 kpa) dial gauge (adjust pressure for your altitude when over 300 metres / 1000 feet.)
  • Processing time: half-litre (US pint) jars for 30 minutes OR 1 litre (US quart) jars for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 340 g, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, Fat 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 21 mg, Fiber 9.6 g, Sugar 4.4 g, Calories 120 kcal

CANNED TOMATOES AND OKRA



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If you've ever wondered what to do with any leftover tomatoes, don't skip this simple canning recipe. The classic combo of okra and tomatoes is made super simple by canning the two together. These delicious veggies will be ready for any recipe you can think up. Try them stewed, fried, or sautéed. You don't have to wait until summer for this pairing any more. Now you can have tomatoes and okra ready to go at any time of the year. If okra isn't your favorite, try canning the tomatoes with zucchini.

Categories     Canning

Number Of Ingredients 6

To make 7 quarts
12 pound tomatoes
4 pound okra or zucchini
To make 9 pints
7 pound tomatoes
2 1/2 pound okra or zucchini

Steps:

  • Wash tomatoes and okra or zucchini.
  • Dip tomatoes in boiling water 30 to 60 seconds or until skins split.
  • Then dip in cold water, slip off skins and remove cores, and quarter.
  • Trim stems from okra and slice into 1-inch pieces or leave whole. Slice or cube zucchini if used.
  • Bring tomatoes to a boil and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add okra or zucchini and boil gently 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of salt for each quart to the jars, if desired. Fill jars with mixture, leaving 1-inch headspace.
  • Adjust lids and process in a dial gauge pressure canner at 11 pounds pressure or a weighted gauge pressure canner at 10 pounds pressure. -Pints: 30 minutes -Quarts: 35 minutes
  • Variation: You may add four or five pearl onions or two onion slices to each jar.

OKRA WITH TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Saute 4 smashed garlic cloves in 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until golden. Add 4 cups okra (halved lengthwise) and 1 small onion (cut into wedges); season with salt and pepper and cook until the okra is tender and bright, 10 to 12 minutes. Add 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes; cook until just bursting, 3 minutes. Finish with a splash of cider vinegar.

OKRA AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup finely chopped sweet white onion
2 tablespoons olive oil or bacon grease
2 cups chopped fresh okra
3 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Saute the onion in the oil over medium heat until softened. Add the okra and the tomatoes with all their juice. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Add salt to taste, and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes more. Top with a dash of pepper just before serving.

OKRA WITH TOMATOES



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This is a yummy side dish with rice. Using two types of tomato gives the dish texture and is a tasty explosion of flavors with lots of garlic and crushed red pepper.

Provided by iheartcooking

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, minced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ green bell pepper, minced
1 pound frozen sliced okra
1 (8 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cover the bottom of a skillet with the olive oil and place over medium heat. Place the garlic, onion, and cayenne pepper in the skillet and stir until fragrant. Stir in the green pepper. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the frozen okra and allow to cook for 5 minutes more. Stir in both the diced and the stewed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until all vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 311.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

OKRA AND TOMATOES



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This is a very simple recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.

Provided by GWYNN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices bacon
1 pound frozen okra, thawed and sliced
1 small onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
2 celery, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Remove bacon from pan and saute okra, onion, pepper and celery until tender. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook until tomatoes are heated through.
  • Garnish with crumbled bacon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 249.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

OKRA, CORN, AND TOMATOES



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This was the "Recipe of the Day" in today's email from a local grocery store. I am posting it so I remember it when my okra and tomatoes are ready (I'll have to buy the corn!). I have to guess on the prep and cooking times since the recipe says it takes 45 minutes total to make, yet gives no definite times within the recipe.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Corn

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 ounces fresh okra, cut into thin rounds
2 ears corn, kernels cut off
2 tomatoes, chopped
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in a medium-size saucepan.
  • Add okra; cook, stirring occasionally, until okra no longer forms "strings."
  • Stir in corn and tomatoes.
  • Simmer, covered, over low heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 40.4, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm okra and ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
  • Wash and trim the okra and tomatoes thoroughly before canning to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the okra into 1-inch pieces and the tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces for even cooking.
  • Pack the okra and tomatoes tightly into the canning jars, leaving 1 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
  • Add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pickling spices to the jars according to the recipe.
  • Process the jars in a boiling water bath for the recommended amount of time to ensure safe preservation.
  • Store the canned okra and tomatoes in a cool, dark place for up to a year.

Conclusion:

Canning okra and tomatoes is a great way to preserve these summer vegetables and enjoy them throughout the year. With a little bit of planning and effort, you can easily can okra and tomatoes at home using the recipes provided in this article. Enjoy your homemade canned okra and tomatoes as a side dish, in salads, or as a topping for soups and stews.

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