Ingredients

4   slices bacon, diced into small pieces
1   small onion, peeled and chopped
2   cloves garlic, minced
2   (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chicken base
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cup fresh okra, cut into 1-inch pieces (may use frozen, if fresh not available)
Fresh ground black pepper

Directions

Cook bacon slightly. Saute onion and garlic with bacon until tender. Add tomatoes, chicken base, sugar and pepper. Stir well and let simmer for about 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed. Meanwhile wash okra and remove fuzz if using fresh and cut into pieces. Add the okra and simmer until okra is done, about 20 more minutes (less if using frozen okra.)

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen