Gumbo Z'Herbes Recipe

Name: Gumbo Z'Herbes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2-pound) bunch mustard greens, cleaned; 1 pound fresh spinach, cleaned; 1 (1/2-pound) bunch watercress, cleaned; 1 medium cabbage, shredded; 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1/4 pound ham hock, rinsed; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green onion tops; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Dash of hot sauce

Servings: persons

1 (2-pound) bunch mustard greens, cleaned
1 pound fresh spinach, cleaned
1 (1/2-pound) bunch watercress, cleaned
1 medium cabbage, shredded
4 cups water
2 tablespoons shortening
1/4 pound ham hock, rinsed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green onion tops
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash of hot sauce

1
Place thoroughly washed greens on cutting board; using a sharp knife, cut greens into bite-size pieces. Place greens, shredded cabbage, and water in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove greens mixture from Dutch oven and drain, reserving liquid. Set aside.
2
Melt shortening in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add ham hock, and cook until browned. Remove ham hock; set aside. Add greens mixture, onion, green onion tops, parsley, bay leaves, and thyme; cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
3
Add reserved ham hock and reserved liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
4
Combine remaining flour and a small amount of water to form a smooth paste. Stir into greens mixture, and cook 1 minute.

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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 (2-pound) bunch mustard greens, cleaned, 1 pound fresh spinach, cleaned, 1 (1/2-pound) bunch watercress, cleaned, 1 medium cabbage, shredded, and more.

Yes, Gumbo Z'Herbes 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.

Gumbo Z'Herbes

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