Ingredients :
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 2 green onions, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fine parsley
- 1 quart cut−up okra
- 1/2 can tomato paste
- 1 tomato paste can of water
- 1 (18 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
- 1 lb. crabmeat
- 1 lb. shrimp
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 cup diced, cooked chicken
- 1 jar oysters (optional)
Instructions :
In a 10−inch frying pan melt the shortening. Add the onions, celery and peppers. Cook for 3 minutes. Add parsley and cook for 2 minutes. Add okra, reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.
Pour all frying pan ingredients into a Dutch oven and add tomato paste and water, stirring frequently. Add 4 cups water and the tomatoes and cook for 30 minutes.
Add all the meats and cook for 20 to 25 minutes more, stirring frequently. Serve over hot, cooked rice.
