My Succotash Recipe
There are a million recipes for succotash. Many I really like include butter beans and this one doesn't! Okra is a fun crop to raise if you have never tried it. Give it plenty of sun and lots of space to grow upward. It's a little like zucchini in that you need to harvest it regularly. Otherwise the pods become tough and bitter. Some of you may be turned off by the slippery nature of this green vegetable. Get over it; it tastes great and actually is very useful as a thickening agent in some recipes.
4 c. fresh cut okra
1 can diced tomatoes
2 slices bacon diced
1 chopped onion
1 chopped red bell pepper
1 celery rib, chopped
1 Tbs flour
2 can whole kernel white corn
salt & pepper to taste
Place cut okra and tomatoes in sauce pan and cook on slow heat. Fry the bacon, add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sprinkle with flour and fry on low heat until vegetables are limp. Add corn and tomatoes/okra mix and continue cooking on low heat for about 30-45 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking to skillet. Serve with white rice and your favorite southern meat dish. It's always better the second and third day!
