~ MY CREOLE STEWED OKRA, CORN & TOMATOES ~

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~ My Creole Stewed Okra, Corn & Tomatoes ~ image

Being my hubby's from the south, he loves his Okra and I actually acquired a taste for it, once I learned to grow and cook it. This was one of the first of many Okra recipes I've put together, sort of based on one he tried explaining, that his mother would make. He enjoyed mine so much, that he requests it all of the time,...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp bacon drippings
1 - 16 oz bag of frozen okra slices, thawed or 2 cups fresh, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 - 15 oz can, chopped tomatoes & juice
1 - 11 oz can, whole kernel corn with jalapenos ( drained ), or use plain - frozen can be used as well _ or even fresh
1 tsp creole seasoning
fresh cracked black pepper - to taste
pinch sugar if tomatoes are bitter
1/2 Tbsp butter - optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium iron skillet, over medium heat, add bacon fat, once hot add okra and onion - continue cooking until okra begins to brown , stickiness diminishes and onions are soft. Add garlic and cook another minute. Stirring occasionally.
  • 2. Add corn, tomatoes, juice and seasonings. Continue cooking until well heated through and begins to thicken - 15 minutes. Right before serving I stir in some butter. Serve hot.
  • 3. So good!

Robloxgamingdeniel
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Beni Ecenvet
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This dish is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


KAMROI MD
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and everyone loved it. It's a great recipe for entertaining.


Given Mawila
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This dish is a great way to use up fresh summer vegetables.


ojo Samuel
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.


Ivey Clark
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I'm not a fan of tomatoes, so I left them out of this dish. It was still very good.


Teacher Marcus Vinícius
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I served this dish over rice, and it was amazing. The rice soaked up all the delicious sauce.


Jayonni Redbird
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Roma Jan
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I added a little bit of cayenne pepper to this dish for a little extra spice. It was perfect!


Neha Chowdhury
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from this dish. It was still delicious!


MAFIA 333
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover okra. I always have a few pods left over after I make gumbo.


Issac Mazio
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I love the addition of corn and tomatoes to this dish. It gives it a nice sweetness and acidity.


bashirahmad gilgiti
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Dorothy Lora Massey
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and affordable.


Terry Craig
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I'm not a huge fan of okra, but this dish changed my mind. It was so flavorful and delicious!


roy _writes
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I love how easy this dish was to make. I had it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Ejaz ul haq Ul haq
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This Creole stewed okra, corn, and tomatoes dish turned out fantastic! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the okra was cooked to perfection - not too slimy or crunchy.