Okra Gumbo

From a

1903

cook book

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1 Chicken

3 Qts.=(12 c.) Okra

a little Green Pepper, ~ or Red Pepper

1 large Onion

1 can Tomatoes

1/2 gal. boiling Water

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Fry 1 nice Chicken;

while this is frying,

slice up the Okra, Pepper, & Onion.

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When Chicken is brown,

put it all together into the same Lard,

and brown;

then add the Tomatoes and let simmer

until thick;

add the boiling Water, and let boil gently,

until the Okra is thoroughly soft...

(about two hours).

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Serve with boiled Rice.

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