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 mustard greens, stemmed; 1/2 pound collard greens, stemmed; 1/2 pound turnip greens or kale, stemmed; 1/2 pound spinach, stemmed; 1 cup carrot-top greens; 1 bunch watercress; 1/4 head iceberg lettuce; 3/4 pound green cabbage; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 scallions, chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 pounds trimmed boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; Cayenne pepper; 1 pound hot andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch rounds; 1/2 pound smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons file powder (see Note); Hot sauce and cider vinegar, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 pound mustard greens, stemmed
1/2 pound collard greens, stemmed
1/2 pound turnip greens or kale, stemmed
1/2 pound spinach, stemmed
1 cup carrot-top greens
1 bunch watercress
1/4 head iceberg lettuce
3/4 pound green cabbage
1 medium white onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 pounds trimmed boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Cayenne pepper
1 pound hot andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1/2 pound smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons file powder (see Note)
Hot sauce and cider vinegar, for serving

1
Coarsely chop all of the greens and add to a very large pot, along with the onion, garlic and scallions.
2
Add 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil.
3
Cover partially and simmer over moderate heat until the greens are very tender and lose their bright color, about 30 minutes.
4
Using a slotted spoon, scoop the greens into a food processor, along with the flour, and coarsely puree.
5
Return the broth in the pot to a boil and add the pork.
6
Season with salt and pepper and cayenne.
7
Simmer over low heat, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
8
Add the andouille, ham, thyme and greens and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour.
9
Stir in the file powder and serve with hot sauce and vinegar.

875

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound mustard greens, stemmed, 1/2 pound collard greens, stemmed, 1/2 pound turnip greens or kale, stemmed, 1/2 pound spinach, stemmed, and more.

Yes, Gumbo z'Herbes 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.

Gumbo z'Herbes

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