black eyed peas and pork gumbo
(2 RATINGS)
A warm and hearty gumbo made with pork.....my favorite food!
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- GUMBO
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 to 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh okra*
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 3 cloves garlic,minced
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes or 14.5oz can whole,drained,cut up
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 - bay leaves
- 3/4 pound smoked pork chops,well trimmed,boned and cubed, or 1/2 lb cubed cooked ham
- 1 can black eyed peas, undrained
- TOPPINGS
- 2 cups hot cooked rice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, if desired
How To Make black eyed peas and pork gumbo
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Step 1Heat 1/3 oil in small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat until hot. Using wire whisk, stir in flour. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly; set aside.
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Step 2Heat 1 to 2 tbsp oil in 3 quart heavy saucepan or 4 quart Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add okra,onions, celery and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetable are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour mixture until well blended. Add water, tomatoes,1/3 cup parsley, salt,thyme,ground red pepper,pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes.
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Step 3Add cubed pork; cook an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until pork is tender and no longer pink. Stir in black eyed peas; cook until thoroughly heated. Remove bay leaves. Ladle gumbo into 8 individual soup bowls; top each with 1/4 cooked rice. Sprinkle servings with 1/4 cup parsley and green onions.
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