Reggae Gumbo Recipe

Name: Reggae Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 2 cups sliced mushrooms; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained, cut up; 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup peeled cubed sweet potato; 1 cup sliced okra or 1 cup zucchini; 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained, cut up
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup peeled cubed sweet potato
1 cup sliced okra or 1 cup zucchini
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add pork cubes and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes; add mushrooms, onions, garlic and celery; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about five minutes.
2
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, ginger root, oregano, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes; bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in sweet potatoes and okra or zucchini; cover and simmer another 30-35 minutes, until pork and potatoes are very tender; stir in coriander during last five minutes of cooking time.
5
Remove from heat and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 teaspoon canola oil, 2 cups sliced mushrooms, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Reggae 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Reggae Gumbo

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