Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings.
  2. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
  3. Cook okra and next 6 ingredients in hot drippings in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Top with crumbled bacon.
  6. Serve over rice, if desired.