1 qt. fresh or canned tomatoes
1/4 tsp. black pepper
4 med. potatoes, cut in cubes
1 sm. head of cabbage, cored & shredded
1 ham hock with meat or ham bone plus 1 lb. ham scraps
3 qts. water
3 onions, chopped
Dash of cayenne
Salt to taste

Boil ham in water with pepper and onions. If ham has been previously cooked, 2 hours will be sufficient; if not, 3 hours. Do not add salt until later, as the ham is so salty. More may not be necessary. Add potatoes and cabbage and tomatoes and simmer 1 hour longer. Skim off excess fat before serving.