Step 1

Wash and trim caps on okra.

Step 2

Place okra in a bowl and sprinkle with vinegar.  Set aside for 1 hour.

Step 3

Rinse okra under cold water over a colander and set aside to allow it to drain well.

Step 4

When ready to begin cooking, pour ¼ extra virgin olive oil into sauté pan under medium heat. Add onion and sauté until the onion begins to brown.

Step 5

Add pureed tomatoes, crushed garlic, remaining olive oil, parsley, salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Add okra and 1 ½ cups of water or enough to submerge the okra into the tomato sauce mixture.

Step 7

Bring to a light boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 -40 minutes or until okra is tender. Try to avoid stirring with a spoon so that the okra do not fall apart. Instead, shake the pot every 10 minutes to move the okra and sauce around to prevent it from sticking.

Step 8

Allow the okra to cool down a bit before serving warm.