Cabbage And Ham Hock Gumbo Recipe

Name: Cabbage And Ham Hock Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. Vegetable oil; 1 c. Flour; 1 1/2 c. Minced onions; 1 c. Minced celery; 1 c. Minced bell peppers; 4 c. Julienned savoy cabbage; 2 lb Smoked ham hocks; 1 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper; 3 x Bay leaves; 7 c. Chicken stock; 1 Tbsp. Emeril's Essence see * Note; 2 Tbsp. Minced parsley; 1/2 c. Minced green onions; 1 Tbsp. File pwdr; 2 c. Cooked white rice

Servings: persons

1 c. Vegetable oil
1 c. Flour
1 1/2 c. Minced onions
1 c. Minced celery
1 c. Minced bell peppers
4 c. Julienned savoy cabbage
2 lb Smoked ham hocks
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
3 x Bay leaves
7 c. Chicken stock
1 Tbsp. Emeril's Essence see * Note
2 Tbsp. Minced parsley
1/2 c. Minced green onions
1 Tbsp. File pwdr
2 c. Cooked white rice

1
Combine the oil and flour in a large cast-iron or possibly enameled cast-iron Dutch oven, over medium heat.
2
Stirring slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 min, make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate.
3
Add in the onions, celery, and bell peppers and continue to stir for 4 to 5 min, or possibly till wilted.
4
Add in the cabbage and continue to saute/fry for 2 min.
5
Add in the ham hocks, salt, cayenne, and bay leaves.
6
Continue to stir for 3 to 4 min.
7
Add in the stock and Emeril's Essence.
8
Stir till the roux mix and stock are well combined.
9
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
10
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 2 1/2 hrs.
11
Skim off any fat which rises to the surface.
12
Continue to simmer for 30 min.
13
Remove from the heat.
14
Stir in the parsley, green onions, and file pwdr.
15
Remove the bay leaves and ham hocks.
16
Shred the meat from the hocks and place the meat back into the gumbo.
17
Serve in deep bowls with the rice.
18
This recipe yields 4 servings.

2322

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

162

Carbs

186

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. Vegetable oil, 1 c. Flour, 1 1/2 c. Minced onions, 1 c. Minced celery, and more.

Yes, Cabbage And Ham Hock Gumbo Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!