Instructions: Fry the bacon and onion in a medium saucepan until browned. Drain off the fat, then add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 to 2 hours.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Serving size: 3/4 cup.

Comments: Traditional Southern farmers beat their okra with a stick to make it grow better. Try it: take a small branch and lightly smack each plant.

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