Gumbo Z'Herbs Recipe

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Gumbo Z'Herbs is often referred to as the king of gumbos in New Orleans. In predominantly Catholic South Louisiana, it was traditionally served on Good Friday. The logic was that, after so many days of Lenten abstinence and fasting, the body needed the sort of revitalization provided by a combination of greens. The old Creole women would rise early in the morning on Good Friday and head for the Vieux Carre's French Market to buy their greens for the day's Gumbo Z'Herbs. The vendors would have their bright, crisp greens temptingly arrayed. Stalls would be filled with the cries of "Get your twelve greens, lady" or "Get your seven greens madame." Legend had it -- and it is still nice to believe -- that for every green added to the Gumbo Z'Herbes on this day, a new friend would be made during the following year!

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Servings: 10 Bowls
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Directions

  1. Wash fresh greens and tear into small pieces. Remove large stalks and ribs.
  2. Place greens, cabbage, bay leaves, basil, thyme, oregano, allspice, cloves and nutmeg into a large soup pot.
  3. Add stock and enough water to cover greens by 3 inches.
  4. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat.
  6. Cover, and simmer while preparing remaining ingredients.
  7. Prepare Seasoning Mix:
  8. Add pork and ham to seasoning mix. Shake to coat lightly. (Ziplock bags work great for this.)
  9. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat.
  10. When oil is very hot, add seasoned meat, stir until brown on all sides.
  11. Remove browned meat with a slotted spoon; add to simmering greens.
  12. Reduce heat to medium
  13. Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic to skillet. Cook until vegetables are wilted, about 5 minutes.
  14. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon.
  15. Add to simmering greens.
  16. Stir in sugar.
  17. Simmer uncovered for one hour.
  18. Season to taste with salt, black pepper and cayenne.
  19. Cover and simmer 2 hours.
  20. Stir in green onions and parsley.
  21. Simmer 10 more minutes.
  22. Spoon 1/2 cup rice into a bowl.
  23. Spoon gumbo over rice.
  24. Top with a pinch of file powder.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 761g
Recipe makes 10 servings
Calories 445  
Calories from Fat 185 42%
Total Fat 20.84g 26%
Saturated Fat 3.01g 12%
Trans Fat 0.38g  
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 1381mg 58%
Potassium 1159mg 33%
Total Carbs 39.88g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g 24%
Sugars 7.24g 5%
Protein 25.16g 40%
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