1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer
1 tbsp. salt
2 qt. water
1/4 lb. cooked pork or ham, cut into cubes
2 lg. onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. parsley, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen lima beans
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced okra
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
1 1/4 tsp. hot sauce

Combine chicken, 1 tablespoon salt and water in large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Remove chicken from broth, reserving broth. Cool chicken completely. Skin, bone and coarsely chop meat.

Combine 2 quarts of reserved broth, chicken, pork, and remaining ingredients in a large Dutch oven. Cover and simmer 2 hours or until desired consistency, stirring often.