tomato

3 slices bacon
4 cups of 1/2 inch thick sliced okra
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Fry bacon until crisp. Remove from fat. Cook okra in bacon drippings. Add green pepper, onion and garlic to drippings; stir in tomatoes and cooked bacon. Add salt and pepper as needed. Cover skillet and cook an additional 15 minutes. 8 servings.