Smothered okra is a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. Okra is a unique vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways, but smothering it is one of the most popular methods. This dish is typically made with fresh okra, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and a variety of seasonings. The okra is first coated in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs, then seared until browned. Next, the okra is simmered in a flavorful sauce until it is tender and slightly caramelized. Smothered okra is often served over rice or mashed potatoes, and it can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.
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SMOTHERED OKRA AND TOMATOES
I love okra !! yummy. This Recipe has come from watching my aunt as I was a little girl making this delicious concoction, the smell of this cooking oh my!! This recipe comes from south Louisiana, If you have some okra lovers, I suggest doubling this recipe. Also this recipe can be used with squash instead of okra, it is just as delicious as the okra!!! Just don't use the tomatoes with the squash, not unless you would like it that way, but do try the squash once without the tomatoes.
Provided by ladycajunskitchen
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fry bacon until crisp, remove from skillet, set aside to drain and cool.
- saute onions in the bacon grease until they turn clear.
- add Okra to onions,cut up tomatoes or add can of stewed tomatoes.
- add seasonings, crumble bacon add to skillet. Stir often.
- cook until okra is no longer slimey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 479.1, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 5.7
SMOTHERED OKRA WTH SHRIMP
A classic southern coastal dish. This version is from Chef Drextal Carter, of The Praline Connection in New Orleans. it was published n The Times-Picayune in anticipation of the French Market Creole Tomato Festival coming this weekend. I plan to make it when my own tomatoes & okra are ready (soon)! Use the freshest ripe red (or black or pink) robustly flavored tomatoes you can get.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Stew
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a 4-quart sauce pan, saute the okra with 1/2 of the oil until tender or slime is cooked out and set aside.
- In another sauce pan, heat remainder of oil, and saute smoke sausage, onion,.
- celery, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until tender, then add cayenne pepper,.
- thyme and tomato paste, and tomato puree, stirring constantly.
- Add shrimp stock and tomato puree. Bring to a low boil, then add okra and.
- cook for 1/2 hour. Add shrimp and cook until tender. Serve over hot rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.4, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 173, Sodium 939.7, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 7.6, Protein 29.2
SMOTHERED OKRA SOUTHERN STYLE
Steps:
- Ok now you will need a nice size skillet so that you can fry your okra in the EVOO over medium high heat until the slime is gone(usually once the okra browns and breaks apart it is done and ready to come out of the pan) allow it to drain as you repeat this step until all of the okra is done. Once the okra has been deslimed, place all the okra in a medium sized deep pot, add all of the fresh season to the pot and allow to cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, then add sausage and crabs cook an add't 20 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients except the rice, water, and sea salt. Allow Okra to cook about 30 minutes on a medium low fire so that all the flavors can fuse together. Meanwhile cook your rice according to the package directions and add sea salt. Remove okra from the heat and wham bam thank you ma'am you have yourself a delicious and hearty meal the whole family will love!
SMOTHERED OKRA
Make and share this Smothered Okra recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kikimony
Categories Greens
Time 1h35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour oil in bottom of pan.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Cover pot and simmer 1 1/2 hours on low, stirring often.
- Remove the cover the last 10 minutes.
SMOTHERED OKRA OR (OKRA GUMBO )
I LOVE OKRA AND THIS IS A SIMPLE RECIPE
Provided by FANNIE MCCOY
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. heat 1 t. oil in a large skillet over med heat, stir in garlic, bell pepper ,and onion, saute until tender.stir in okra, mushrooms,diced tomatoes with juice,tomato paste, file,salt & pepper and bay leaf. cook ,stirring occasionally,for 45 min.
- 2. heat 2 T.oil in a med skillet over med. heat ,stirring constantly,add flour, and cook 2 to 5 min. until golden roux has formed.
- 3. spoon roux into the okra mixture, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for 5 to 10 until thickened. serve with rice
SMOTHERED OKRA
Steps:
- 1. In a large skillet cook and stir onion, sweet pepper, and garlic in hot butter over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in okra, tomato, salt, pepper, and, if desired, cayenne pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes for fresh okra (10 minutes for thawed okra) or until okra is very tender. If desired, sprinkle with bacon.
Tips:
- Fresh okra is the best choice for smothering. Fresh okra is more tender and flavorful than frozen or canned okra.
- Slice the okra evenly. This will help it cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pot. If you overcrowd the pot, the okra will not cook evenly and will become mushy.
- Cook the okra over medium heat. This will help it cook through without burning.
- Season the okra to taste. You can use salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or any other desired spices.
- Serve the okra immediately. This will ensure that it is at its best flavor.
Conclusion:
Smothered okra is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use fresh okra and is a perfect side dish for any meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a flavorful and satisfying dish that will be sure to please everyone at the table.
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