Smothered Okra

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Ingredients

2 quarts Okra, cut in cross pieces

1 cup Oil

2 lrgs Onions, chopped

3 Cloves garlic, minced

1 lrg Bell pepper, chopped

Salt, black pepper and

Preparation

If possible use large black iron pot. Brown onion, okra and bell pepper in oil. Reduce fire to low heat; add garlic. Allow to cook until okra gets very dark and is no longer ropey. Stir often. Remove from heat and drain excess oil. Reheat and serve as a vegetable. Stewed or canned tomatoes may be added for variety. Also excellent when added to shrimp gumbo.