Smothered Okra

• 2 qt. fresh sliced okra
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced garlic
• 3 cups diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup hot water
• Salt and cracked black pepper
• 1 dash red hot-pepper sauce

1. Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Saute okra, onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic approximately 30 minutes or until okra stops stringing.
3. Okra will become slimy during this process and should be stirred constantly until stringing ceases.
4. Add tomatoes and hot water; bring to a low boil and cook approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Season with salt, pepper and pepper sauce.

okra, vegetable oil, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, water, salt, pepper

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4439 (may not work)