1/2 lb. bacon
4 c. cut okra
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
4 c. tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Fry bacon until crisp (crumble) or use small amount of butter. Add okra and green peppers. Stir. Add tomatoes and seasoning. Simmer about 1 hour over low heat, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp if desired for shrimp gumbo.