6 tbsp. bacon or ham drippings
4 tbsp. flour
1 med. onion, chopped fine
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. peeled, raw shrimp
1 1/2 qts. boiling water
1 can tomatoes
1 pt. cut okra
Salt, pepper to taste
1 can crab meat

Place drippings and flour together in deep, heavy cooking pan, cook over medium heat stirring constantly, until it reaches a rich chocolate color. Add 1 medium onion (chopped finely), 1 green pepper (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced). Cook this mixture until onions and green pepper are tender, add 1 pound peeled, raw shrimp, stirring constantly.