Smothered Okra

Ingredients

• 2 pkg frozen okra
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes
• 2 small cans tomato sauce
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced
• ½ lb bacon, diced
• 1½ lb chicken thighs, boned and sliced
• 1 lb smoked sausage
• ½ lb shrimp
• 1 tbs vegetable oil
• 2 tbs vinegar
• Salt, pepper and hot sauce, to taste

Directions

1. Cook Bacon: Heat a heavy pot over medium heat. Add bacon with a little water and cook until browned and fat renders. Remove and set aside.
2. Brown Chicken: Add chicken thighs, season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce, and brown well. Remove and set aside.
3. Brown Sausage: Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
4. Sauté Vegetables: Add vegetables to the pot and scrape up browned bits. Cook briefly, then add okra and vinegar. Reduce heat slightly and cook until vegetables soften.
5. Simmer: Add tomatoes and sauce, then return meats to the pot. Cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes.
6. Add Shrimp: Stir in shrimp, cover, and cook until just done, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Serve: Serve hot over rice with French bread.