Gumbo Z'Herees Recipe

Name: Gumbo Z'Herees
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound collard greens, cleaned and chopped; 1 pound turnip greens, cleaned and chopped; 1 pound spinach, cleaned and chopped; 1 bunch watercress, cleaned and chopped; 1 bunch carrot tops, cleaned and chopped; 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped; 1 small cabbage, chopped; 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped; 1 gallon water; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 pound fully cooked ham, diced; 1/2 pound smoked sausage links, cubed; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried whole thyme; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 pound collard greens, cleaned and chopped
1 pound turnip greens, cleaned and chopped
1 pound spinach, cleaned and chopped
1 bunch watercress, cleaned and chopped
1 bunch carrot tops, cleaned and chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 small cabbage, chopped
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
1 gallon water
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound fully cooked ham, diced
1/2 pound smoked sausage links, cubed
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried whole thyme
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Hot cooked rice

1
Combine first 9 ingredients in a large stock pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 hours. Strain mixture, reserving greens and liquid. Set each aside.
2
Melt shortening in a large Dutch oven; add flour, stirring until well blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 30 minutes or until roux is the color of a copper penny. Stir in onion, ham, and sausage; cook 5 minutes. Add reserved greens; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in reserved liquid and remaining ingredients, except rice. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour. Remove and discard bay leaves.
3
Serve gumbo over hot cooked rice in individual bowls.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound collard greens, cleaned and chopped, 1 pound turnip greens, cleaned and chopped, 1 pound spinach, cleaned and chopped, 1 bunch watercress, cleaned and chopped, and more.

Yes, Gumbo Z'Herees 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'Herees

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