Recipe Of The Week: Okra Tomato Rice

Okra Tomato Rice

3 slices of bacon, sliced

1 medium onion, sliced

1 cup sliced okra, 1/4 inch slices

2 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks

3/4 cup of hot water

1/1/4 teaspoons of salt

1/2 teaspoon of basil

1/8 teaspoon of pepper

3 drops of hot pepper sauce

Brown bacon and drain on a paper towel.  Add onion and okra to bacon drippings.  Cook, stirring occasionally until okra is tender.  Stir in bacon and remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat.  Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.