Cook bacon and onion until bacon is approaching crisp and onion is starting to caramelize. You can do that either in a skillet or in the 2 quart or larger pot that you will use for the completed gumbo.

Prepare okra by rinsing and cutting off stem end. Optionally, cut okra pods into bite-size pieces. In pot, add all ingredients and water to cover. Bring to boil, then simmer until done, maybe 1/2 hour.

Serve over rice, Basamati type preferred.
Serves one (who appreciates okra) or 100 (who do not appreciate okra).