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

1. Heat 1/2 c. oil in small saucepan or possibly skillet over medium-low heat till warm.
2. Using a wire whisk, stir in flour.
3. Cook 5 to 7 min or possibly till golden, stirring constantly.
4. Set aside.
5. Heat 1 to 2 Tbsp.
6. oin in 3-qt heavy saucepan or possibly 4-qt Dutch oven over medium heat till warm.
7. Add in okra(if fresh),onions, celery and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes.
8. or possibly till vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
9. Stir in flour mix till well blended .
10. Add in water, tomatoes(okra if frzn,but thawed) 1/3 c. parsley, salt, thyme, cayene pepper and bay leaves.
11. Bring to a boil.
12. Reduce heat ; simmer 20 min.
13. Add in cubed pork; cook an additional 15 to 20 min or possibly till pork is tender and no longer pink.
14. Stir in black eyed peas; cook till thoroughly heated.
15. Remove bay leaves.
16. Ladle gumbo into 8 individual soup bowls; top each with 1/4 c. rice.
17. Sprinkle servings with 1/4 c. parsley and green onions.

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Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/black-eyed-peas-and-pork-gumbo-85795 (may not work)