Black Eyed Peas And Pork Gumbo Recipe

• 1/3 c. Oil
• 1/3 c. All-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. Oil
• 1 1/2 c. Sliced fresh okra, (frzn OK. add in with tomatoes)
• 1 c. Minced onions
• 3/4 c. Minced celery
• 3 x Cloves garlic , chopped
• 4 c. Water
• 2 c. Minced tomatoes , Or possibly 1 can 14.5-ounce can whole tomatoes, liquid removed, cut up
• 1/3 c. Minced fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Dry thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 2 x Bay leaves
• 3/4 lb Pork chops,well trimmed, boned- cubed Or possibly 1/2 pound cubed cooked ham
• 1 can (15-ounce.) black-eyed peas, undrained
• 2 c. Warm cooked rice
• 1/4 c. Minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 c. Minced green onions, if you like

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