Gumbo Z'Herbes Recipe

Name: Gumbo Z'Herbes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs mixed greens (such as collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, beet, carrot or radish tops, spinach, green c); ¼ cup bacon fat or ¼ cup corn oil; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 1 large onion, peeled and chopped; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 1 green pepper, cored,seeded and diced; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 -1 ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 12 lb smoked ham, cut into chunks; 12 lb garlic sausage or 12 lb andouille sausage, cut into chunks

Servings: persons

2 lbs mixed greens (such as collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, beet, carrot or radish tops, spinach, green c)
¼ cup bacon fat or ¼ cup corn oil
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 green pepper, cored,seeded and diced
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 -1 ½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon white pepper
14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 lb smoked ham, cut into chunks
12 lb garlic sausage or 12 lb andouille sausage, cut into chunks

1
Wash the greens thoroughly and drain.
2
Chop them coarsely, discarding any tough center stems.
3
Put the greens in a large kettle with 1 cup cold water (do this in batches if necessary).
4
Cover, bring to a boil and cook until the greens are wilted (5 to 15 minutes) depending on type of greens being used.
5
Drain, reserving the liquid.
6
Add enough water to the liquid to yield 1-1/2 quarts.
7
Heat the fat or oil in a heavy pot, add the flour and cook, stirring, about 15 to 20 minutes or until the roux is medium brown (the color of peanut butter).
8
Add the onion, garlic and green pepper and cook 5 to 10 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
9
Stir in the measured liquid with the bay leaf, thyme, salt, peppers and cayenne to taste.
10
Add the greens, ham and sausage and mix well.
11
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
12
Discard the bay leaf, and taste and adjust the seasoning before serving, over rice.

4491

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

509

Carbs

324

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs mixed greens (such as collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, beet, carrot or radish tops, spinach, green c), ¼ cup bacon fat or ¼ cup corn oil, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 1 large onion, peeled and chopped, 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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