1 lg. beef bone, plenty of meat
2 med. onions, chopped
3 lbs. fresh okra, chopped fine
Salt and pepper
Bay leaf
3 qts. water
1 piece breakfast bacon
8 lg. fresh tomatoes, or 2 (No. 2 1/2) cans tomatoes

Cook meat in water slowly for 2 hours. Add okra, bacon, and peeled tomatoes, bay leaf, onions, salt and pepper to taste; let cook another 2 hours; add more water, if needed. I cook meat until it falls apart. Serves 8 to 10.