Louisiana Acadian "Cajun" Opelousas Maque Choux

Serves 6 to 8
8 to 10 ears of cleaned corn
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
3/4 cup peeled & chopped fresh tomato
1 tsp sugar
stick oleo or butter
salt and pepper to taste

Clean corn thoroughly. Cut the corn off of the cob, by
cutting lengthwise 1/4 inch from top. Then scrape the corn
cob with the side of the knife, to get the juice.

Saute onion and bell pepper in oil. Then mix in all ingredients,
season to taste. Reduce fire to low, cook 3/4 hour uncovered.
Stir occasionally.