Gumbo Z'herbes Recipe

Name: Gumbo Z'herbes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons rendered bacon fat; 1 ham hock, about 2 pounds, with several 1/2-inch slits cut into it; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 bay leaves; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 5 assorted bunches of greens, such as spinach, collards, mustard greens, turnip greens, watercress, chicory, beet tops, carrot tops, or radish tops, washed, rinsed and chopped; 1 bunch parsley, chopped; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1/2 small green cabbage, chopped; 2 quarts chicken broth or 2 quarts water; Salt and pepper; File powder; Cooked white rice for serving with gumbo

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
1 ham hock, about 2 pounds, with several 1/2-inch slits cut into it
2 cups chopped onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 bay leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 assorted bunches of greens, such as spinach, collards, mustard greens, turnip greens, watercress, chicory, beet tops, carrot tops, or radish tops, washed, rinsed and chopped
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 small green cabbage, chopped
2 quarts chicken broth or 2 quarts water
Salt and pepper
File powder
Cooked white rice for serving with gumbo

1
In a stockpot or large saucepan, heat the bacon fat.
2
Add the ham hock and onions and cook for 10 minutes, until onions are softened and slits in ham hock have begun to open up.
3
Add garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and cayenne pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add chopped greens, parsley, green onions and cabbage and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until greens are wilted.
5
Add broth or water and increase heat to high.
6
Bring to a boil, skim surface, and reduce heat to a simmer.
7
Cook for 2 1/2 hours, until greens are very tender.
8
Season with salt and pepper and add file, to taste, just before serving in large bowls over hot white rice.
9
(Do not allow gumbo to boil after adding the file.)

296

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons rendered bacon fat, 1 ham hock, about 2 pounds, with several 1/2-inch slits cut into it, 2 cups chopped onions, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Gumbo Z'herbes falls under the Soups & Stews 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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