1 lb. fresh okra
1/4 c. bacon drippings
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
12 peeled fresh tomatoes or 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, drained
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 lemon, cut in wedges
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. water

Cover okra with water, and cook until tender; drain. Heat bacon drippings in a saucepan; add onion and green pepper, and saute until tender. Add tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, lemon, and okra. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Combine flour and 1 tablespoon water, blending until smooth; add to okra and tomatoes. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove lemon wedges before serving. Yield: 4 servings.