2 tablespoons bacon grease
	1/4 pound smoked ham, diced
	1 1/2 tablespoons flour
	2 pounds onions, finely chopped
	1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
	Pulp & rind of 1 lemon, minced
	3 cloves garlic, pressed
	1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
	Dash of Tabasco sauce
	1 teaspoon salt
	Pinch of thyme
	2 cups water
	2 bay leaves

Use a heavy saucepan to melt the bacon grease over medium heat.  Saute' the ham until light brown in bacon grease.  Remove the ham and save.  Blend the flour into the grease and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is browned.  Add the onion and mix well.  Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and lightly colored.  Stir in the saved ham and remaining ingredients.  Continue cooking over low heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.  Remove the bay leaves.  Makes 2-3 cups.