Asian Basic Pork Soup (Slow Cooking)

1. Cut pork in 1-inch cubes and onion in quarters. Place in heavy pan with cold stock and bring slowly to a boil.

2. Reduce heat, and skim surface to clear. Then simmer, covered, about 1-1/2 hours.

3. Stir in salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes more.

VARIATIONS: For the onion, substitute 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced, or 2 ounces dried cuttlefish (soaked).

During the last half hour of cooking, add 1 Cup Chinese lettuce, cut in 1-1/2 inch sections; and 4 Water chestnuts, sliced.