1 pound salt pork or bacon 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped parsley

2 qts. strained tomato 1 cup barley flour 3/4 teaspoon paprika Salt to taste

Cut pork or bacon in tiny dice, cook until crisp and slightly colored; add onion, and cook very slowly until softened. Add flour, stir until well blended, then add tomato; stir until smooth and thickened. It should boil four or five minutes. Serve with or without straining.