Cook bacon in a frying pan until crisp.

Drain the cooked bacon on paper towels.

Crumble the bacon and set aside.

Melt butter in the bacon fat over medium heat.

Add finely chopped yellow onion, green bell pepper, and jalapeno (if using) to the pan.

Add minced garlic to the pan.

Saute the vegetables for 5 minutes or until the onion has softened.

Stir in corn kernels, sliced okra, peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes, cayenne pepper, and Cajun seasoning.

Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and cook for 45 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat.

Stir in crumbled bacon.

Serve hot.