Okra and Ham Pilaf

OKRA AND HAM PILAF This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Victor Estate in Allen, Texas in 1981. 4 slices bacon chopped 2 medium white onions chopped 1 green pepper chopped 1 cup thinly sliced okra 1 clove garlic chopped 12 ounces chopped ham 14 ounce can tomatoes chopped 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup long grain rice uncooked 2 cups water Render bacon in a Dutch oven until brown but not crisp. Stir in onion, pepper and okra then saut� until wilted. Add garlic and ham and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, thyme, cayenne, rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

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