Okra Anyone? This wonderful recipe comes from Southern Living.
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings.
Crumble bacon, and set aside.
Cook okra and next 6 ingredients in hot drippings in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Top with crumbled bacon.
Serve over rice, if desired.