6 medium pork hocks 3 slices lean pork steak 2 Tbsp. salt 3/4 Tbsp. pepper 1-1/2 bay leaves 3 onions, chopped 1-1/2 cups vinegar

Add all ingredients (except vinegar) to a large pot and cover with water; boil 2-1/2 hours, adding the vinegar in the last half hour. Remove the meat and cut into small pieces. Cool broth and remove fat. Note: If broth sets up, just reheat. Add meat; remove bay leaf. You can also add crushed red pepper.