Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

 Ingredients:

• 4 slices diced into small pieces bacon
• 1 small peeled and chopped onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 large can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chicken base
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 16 ounce bag of frozen, cut okra 
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions

Cook bacon slightly. Sauté onion and garlic with bacon until tender. Add tomatoes, chicken base, sugar and pepper. Stir well and let simmer for about 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed. Add the okra and simmer until okra is done, about 18-20 more minutes.