50 pods fresh okra (chopped)
2 tbsp. cooking oil
1 (3 to 4 lbs.) chicken (cut up)
Meat of 1 ham bone (or 1 lb. ham, chopped)
1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
1 lg. onion, diced
3 sprigs parsley, chopped
3 qts. boiling water (put onto boil first)
Salt to taste
Red pepper to taste
1 bay leaf

Wash, stem and cut okra into 1/2 inch pieces. Fry until brown, being careful not to scorch (do with as little grease as possible). Season with salt and pepper.

Put cooking oil into deep pot. When hot, add chicken and ham. Cover and let simmer about 10 minutes. Chop tomatoes fine and save juice. Add onion, parsley and tomatoes to the cooking meat mixture, stir frequently. Next add fried okra and juice of tomatoes. Immediately add bay leaf and water which has been boiling. Let simmer for about 1 hour. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over boiled rice. Makes about 4 quarts.