Kentucky Style Okra Corn And Tomato Stew Recipes

CHICKEN STEW WITH OKRA, CORN, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a deep, 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Season each chicken thigh with Cajun seasoning and black pepper. Add chicken to shimmering oil and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
• Add chicken broth, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the chicken is almost done, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
• Increase heat to medium, add okra, corn, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Replace lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables are soft and internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 more minutes.
• Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and stir into the sauce rapidly until thickened, about 3 minutes.

STEWED OKRA, CORN, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving grease in skillet. Crumble bacon into a bowl.
• Heat bacon grease in the same skillet over medium heat and add bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add okra, corn, and bay leaf. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes more. Add tomatoes and broth. Cook until okra is tender as desired, about 10 minutes.
• Remove and discard bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with crumbled bacon.

KENTUCKY-STYLE OKRA, CORN AND TOMATO STEW

Steps:

• Cut the kernals from the cob and transfer to a medium bowl. Scrape the cobs with the back of a knife to collect the milk in the same bowl and set aside.
• Toss the okra with the cornmeal in a large bowl until evenly coated. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the okra to the skillet(leaving the excess cornmeal behind) and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Stir in the corn, tomatoes, water, and 1/2 t salt, bring to a simmer, then cook over medium-low heat until the tomatoes break down, most of the liquid has evaporated, and and the sauce becomes very thick, 45 to 55 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper to taste.