Okra

Southern stewed okra and tomatoes, also called smothered okra or okra gumbo, is an old fashioned Southern classic combo. Okra and tomatoes go together like mashed potatoes and gravy. The perfect match for a signature Southern  dish. Okra and tomatoes may be served as a side dish, as a topping for cooked rice, or become …

Grab your cast iron skillet and let’s make Southern Skillet Fried Okra. OKRY!! Many people do call okra….okry. Regardless of what you call it, okra is a southern favorite. It’s an essential ingredient in gumbo and soups. My personal favorites are pickled okra and Fried Okra. Okra is the edible seed pod from the okra …