3/8/2024 0 Comments Low sodium okra stew![]() Butter, margarine, canola oil, bacon grease, schmaltz, whatever. This recipe uses a very small amount, but what a lot of flavor that it adds to this dish!Īnd fat is fat is fat, you know. There is nothing whatsoever wrong with using a little bit of bacon grease once in a while. Or, as we say in the south, bacon grease. When the bacon fat (or butter) has melted, add the chopped onion and sauté until it just begins to brown.ĪBOUT BACON DRIPPINGS: Let me just stop here and say a little something about bacon drippings. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon drippings (or butter) to the pan. □ How to Make Southern Stewed Okra and Tomatoes Salt and Black Pepper – We keep the seasonings simple for a traditional version of this recipe.If you’re using frozen, there’s no need to thaw it, just toss it right into the pan. Just make sure to purchase whole okra pods, not sliced or cut okra. Fresh or Frozen Whole Okra – Frozen whole okra is almost indistinguishable from fresh okra.You can substitute fresh, super ripe tomatoes or canned whole tomatoes that you cut up yourself if you like. Diced Tomatoes with Juice – In my opinion, diced canned tomatoes are one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. ![]() Onion – I prefer yellow onion in this recipe.If you don’t have bacon drippings or simply don’t want to use them, substitute an equal amount of butter or margarine. It gives a lovely smoky bacon-y flavor to the finished dish. ![]() Every traditional southern cook that I know keeps a container of bacon drippings (or “bacon grease” as we say) on hand.
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