Southern Okra

Ingredients

• 1 c cut okra 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium sized onion chopped
• 1 green pepper chopped
• 14 c salad oil
• 3 medium sized tomatoes peeled and quartered
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp flour
• 12 tsp salt
• 12 tsp pepper

Directions

1. Cook okra in boiling salted water 10 minutes drain
2. Brown onion and green pepper in salad oil
3. Add tomatoes and cook slowly for 5 minutes
4. Add okra and remaining ingredients
5. Cook over low heat until vegetables are just tender stirring as little as possible
6. One cup canned tomatoes may be used in place of fresh tomatoes
7. Serves 4