Southern Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. smoked ham
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. minced green pepper
1/2 lemon, cut in 2 wedges
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 (16 oz.) can tomato
1 c. uncooked rice
1 1/2 c. hot water

Preparation

Cut ham into 1/2 inch
cubes and set aside.
Cook onion and garlic in shortening until tender.
Add ham and brown lightly; pour off drippings.
Add green pepper, lemon, pepper, thyme, tomatoes, rice and water.
Cover tightly and simmer 25 or 30 minutes or until rice is fluffy.
Yields 10 servings.