Okra Ro*Tel

4 Bacon strips; crisp save fat

1 1/2 lb Okra; sliced thin

1 Med. Onion; chopped

1 ts Vinegar

1/2 Bell Pepper; strips

2 Celery Stalks; sliced thin

10 oz RO*TEL Tomato w/Green Chili

1 ts Sugar

Salt Pepper 1 1/2 ts Chili Powder

Mash RO*TEL Tomatoes and Green chilies with potato masher and set aside. Fry bacon crisp, remove and add to drippings, okra, onion, vinegar, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until tender, then add remaining ingredients. Simmer, stirring often, may need to add water when simmering. Leftovers may be frozen. This recipe was contributed by Mrs. Floyd Edwards Orange, Texas for the book "Snake, Rattle and RO*TEL."