1 ham bone 2 quarts water 4 conchs, diced 1/4 pound salt pork, cubed 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, diced 2 stalks celery, chopped 3
small tomatoes, peeled and diced 3 tablespoons tomato
paste 2 large potatoes, diced 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 carrot, sliced 2 whole dried cayenne chiles (or other hot dried chiles) 1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional) Roux: 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons butter Bring the ham and water to a boil
in a
pot, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.