Gumbo(Southern Style) Recipe

Name: Gumbo(Southern Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fat hen; 1 small ham hock; 1 large onion; 1 large can tomatoes; salt; pepper; celery; salt; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 pt. chopped oysters; 1 c. okra; 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 2 Tbsp. flour thickening; onion; seasoning; paprika

Servings: persons

1 fat hen
1 small ham hock
1 large onion
1 large can tomatoes
salt
pepper
celery
salt
2 Tbsp. butter
1 pt. chopped oysters
1 c. okra
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. flour thickening
onion
seasoning
paprika

1
Slowly boil hen and ham hock together in 3 quarts water.
2
When done take out chicken.
3
Let cool; cut up breast in diced pieces. (Remove ham hock from stock.)
4
Fry large slice of ham; cut in very small pieces.
5
Skim off all fat from stock.
6
Fry onion light brown; pour tomatoes into skillet with onion.
7
Cook 15 minutes.
8
Add to stock.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Put tomatoes, diced chicken and finely cut ham in stock; let cook slowly.
11
Add pint of chopped oysters (or same amount of crab meat or shrimp, finely cut), okra and flour thickening.
12
Serve with steamed rice.

119

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 fat hen, 1 small ham hock, 1 large onion, 1 large can tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Gumbo(Southern Style) falls under the General 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!

Gumbo(Southern Style)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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