Okra and Tomatoes

In a large, deep cast iron skillet with a lid, add oil or bacon grease over medium-high heat. Add sausage and sweat a little grease out of it, and add chopped onions and bell pepper. Cook over medium high heat until vegetables are very soft, onions are just starting to brown and sausage is brown.

Spread sausage onion mixture over bottom of skillet and add Okra in an even layer over it. Season with salt and cover for two to three minutes. Stir to combine, lower heat just a little and cover, letting okra stew down for at least ten minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once okra is limp and soft, add tomatoes and remainder of seasonings. Stir to combine, and season to your taste. Lower heat to a slow simmer, cover and cook two hours, stirring occasionally.

Serve as a side to any beef or pork meal, or add a little extra sausage and serve over rice/pasta with hot garlic bread or cornbread for a meal. Great with fried chicken to, just my opinion!