Chicken Gumbo

A simple gumbo that is quick and easy to prepare.

1 chicken
1 quart okra
6 ripe tomatoes
1 large onion
3 Tablespoons bacon drippings (or butter)
1 quart chicken stock and water as needed
Salt and Pepper to taste

Cooked rice

1. Boil the chicken in stock until very tender adding water as needed.
2. Pull the meat from the bones and return to the stock in which it was cooked.  There should be about 3 cups of stock.
3. Peel and chop the tomatoes.  Cut the okra and onion into small pieces.
4. Add the vegetables and bacon drippings to the chicken and season to taste.  Cook slowly until vegetables are done and mixture is thick, stirring often.
5. Serve over rice.