Okra and Shrimp Stew

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Appears in Cook's Country August/September 2021, Cook's Country TV

This slow-simmered stew of okra, shrimp, sausage, beans, and tomatoes is built upon a potent ham hock broth.

SERVES8 to 10

TIME4 hours 50 minutes

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Okra and shrimp stew is well-known in the Carolina Lowcountry, which is home to the Gullah, or Gullah Geechee, people. Its ingredients reflect a wise use of the land and sea, and its cooking methods and simple techniques reveal a cultural w...

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