Gumbo Z Herbes
Steps
Wash the greens thoroughly and drain.
Chop them coarsely , discarding any tough center stems.
Put the greens in a large kettle with 1 cup cold water.
Cover , bring to a boil and cook until the greens are wilted depending on type of greens being used.
Drain , reserving the liquid.
Add enough water to the liquid to yield 1-1 / 2 quarts.
Heat the fat or oil in a heavy pot , add the flour and cook , stirring , about 15 to 20 minutes or until the roux is medium brown.
Add the onion , garlic and green pepper and cook 5 to 10 minutes or until softened , stirring occasionally.
Stir in the measured liquid with the bay leaf , thyme , salt , peppers and cayenne to taste.
Add the greens , ham and sausage and mix well.
Bring to a boil , then simmer for 1-1 / 2 to 2 hours , stirring occasionally.
Discard the bay leaf , and taste and adjust the seasoning before serving , over rice.
Ingredients
mixed greens, bacon fat, all-purpose flour, onion, garlic, green pepper, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, smoked ham, garlic sausage