GUMBO Z'HERBES

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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds salt meat or pickled pork, optional
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
5 bay leaves
3 quarts water
3 1/2 pounds assorted greens, such as collards, mustard or turnip greens, spinach, chard, and kale, washed, dried, and tough stems removed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped bell peppers
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
4 tablespoons butter, optional
Steamed white rice, for serving
File powder
Hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

Place the meat, if using, with the salt, cayenne, and bay leaves in a large deep pot and add water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 30 minutes. If using meat, remove it with a slotted spoon, chop it, and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the greens, a handful at a time, and blanch until they are wilted, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid. Coarsely chop the greens. Set aside.
In the same pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onions, bell peppers, and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are wilted and golden, about 10 minutes.
Add the meat, greens, reserved liquid, thyme, oregano, basil, and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the bay leaves. Adjust seasonings with salt, if desired. (If not using meat, the gumbo may need more salt.) Also, if no meat has been added, add 4 tablespoons butter to the pot just before removing from the heat.
Serve in deep soup bowls over steamed white rice with file powder passed at the table for guests to thicken the gumbo to their personal taste. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

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Shereenkhan Mogi

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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the gumbo is always a hit with my family and friends.

Jahir Rahman

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I love this recipe! The gumbo is always so flavorful and delicious. I usually add some extra shrimp and okra, and it always turns out great.

Nimrod Mundia

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This was my first time making gumbo, and it was surprisingly easy! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great. The gumbo was thick and flavorful, and the chicken and sausage were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.

Xan Ahmed Milon

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I've been cooking gumbo for years, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The roux was easy to make, and the gumbo had a rich, flavorful broth. I added some extra vegetables, like okra and bell pepper, and it turned out perfectly. My family l

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