Green Gumbo

I've had no formal training other that what was provided by my mother and grandmother. I have always loved to cook and my job has had me travel the word which taught me to try new things and then try to make what I liked at home. May of my recipes have been collected online, some have been modified to fit my tastes and some are all mine that I entered completely. If you try any and liked them, tell your friends.....and send me some feedback. I love to hear feedback on my recipes from others.

5 bunches, or more, assorted greens (see note below)

1 large onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, chopped

½ cup bacon fat, vegetable or canola oil, or a combination

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 quarts reserved cooking water

1 cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped green bell pepper

¼ cup chopped celery

Ham hock or ham bone

2 or 3 pounds assorted diced meats (see below)

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste

½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste

¼ to ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama)

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

½ teaspoon dried marjoram

2 bay leaves

¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Red pepper flakes, optional

Filé powder, optional

Hot peppers (like Trappey's), optional

Hot sauce, to taste, optional

Directions at deepsouthdish.com

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