2 – 3Â pounds flanken
2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â large (29 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained
1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â large cabbage, chopped
1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â granny smith apple, cut in quarters
¼    cup brown sugar
4Â Â Â Â Â tablespoons lemon juice
½    teaspoon pepper
Place flanken in a large soup pot and add 4 – 5 quarts of water. Bring to a boil and remove scum. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 2 hours.
Serves about 20.
