2 qt Okra; cut in cross pieces
1 c  Oil
2 lg Onions; chopped
3    Cloves garlic; minced
1 lg Bell pepper; chopped
Salt; black pepper and red
-pepper to taste

If possible use large black iron pot. Brown onion, okra and bell pepper in
oil. Reduce fire to low heat; add garlic. Allow to cook until okra gets
very dark and is no longer ropey. Stir often. Remove from heat and drain
excess oil. Reheat and serve as a vegetable. Stewed or canned tomatoes may
be added for variety. Also excellent when added to shrimp gumbo.