Maque Choux - Cajun

• 8 ounces bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups yellow onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons creole seasoning or 2 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 lbs okra, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste (use less (or more)
• 2 cups corn kernels (cut from 3-4 ears of corn)
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped or 2 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt

1. Heat a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook it until it is browned up and crispy, approximately 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon, with a slotted spoon, to a paper towel lined plate so it can drain.
2. Add butter and onions to the pot and cook until soft, approximately 5 minutes. Add the Creole seasoning and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Increase the heat to med-high and then add the okra, bay leaf, thyme, black pepper and cayenne. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, until the okra is crisp tender, approximately 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring once and a while. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes. Last, add the salt and reserved bacon, stir to combine and serve!

bacon, unsalted butter, yellow onions, creole seasoning, garlic, okra, bay leaf, fresh thyme, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, corn kernels, chicken stock, tomatoes, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/maque-choux-cajun-503931 (may not work)