Ham Hock Gumbo Recipe

Name: Ham Hock Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup flour; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped bell pepper; 4 cups savoy cabbage, julienned; 2 lbs smoked ham hocks; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 3 bay leaves; 7 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon spice essence; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1 tablespoon file powder; 2 cups cooked white rice

Servings: persons

1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup flour
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped bell pepper
4 cups savoy cabbage, julienned
2 lbs smoked ham hocks
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 bay leaves
7 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon spice essence
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon file powder
2 cups cooked white rice

1
Combine the oil and flour in a large cast-iron or enameled cast-iron Dutch oven, over medium heat.
2
Stirring slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 minutes, make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate.
3
Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and continue to stir for 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted.
4
Add the cabbage and continue to saute for 2 minutes.
5
Add the ham hocks, salt, cayenne, and bay leaves.
6
Continue to stir for 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Add the stock and Essence.
8
Stir until the roux mixture and stock are well combined.
9
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium to low.
10
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 2 1/2 hours.
11
Skim off any fat that rises to the surface.
12
Continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
13
Remove from the heat.
14
Stir in the parsley, green onions, and file powder.
15
Remove the bay leaves and ham hocks.
16
Shred the meat from the hocks and place the meat back into the gumbo.
17
Serve in deep bowls with the rice.

2114

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

117

Carbs

181

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup flour, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, 1 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Ham Hock Gumbo 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.

Ham Hock Gumbo

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