Soak the beans in water 24-48 hours.
In a large pot over medium heat, warm oil and add ham, onion, carrot and celery. Cook for 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent. Add ingredients beans to Worcestershire Sauce. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer, for an hour. Add remaining flavoring ingredients. Simmer for an hour more. May need to adjust flavors before serving.
Take rye bread and cut into small crouton size, place in a bowl and toss with some Olive Twist Garlic Olive Oil and Fresco Garlic Blend. Spread the croutons on a cookie sheet and toast in a 400 degree oven until golden brown.
Recipe Notes
This recipe uses two kinds of olive oil found at The Olive Twist. Each may be purchased online and at both store locations. Click on the olive oil names below to learn more about them:
This Gumbo is adjusted for young & northern taste buds!
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Even though traditional Gumbo has okra in it, we omit it at our house because, to be honest, I would be the only one eating it!
So here is our Northern and Kid friendly Version
Even though traditional Gumbo has okra in it, we omit it at our house because, to be honest, I would be the only one eating it!
So here is our Northern and Kid friendly Version
Put butter into a small to medium sized skillet on medium high heat. When the butter is melted add 1/2 c flour (I used gluten free). stir frequently, until the roux is browned and thickened. MUST WATCH not to burn. When thickened, add to stock pot.
Vegetables & Meat
In a larger skillet: Use 1 T Green chile Olive oil to saute: (veggies first, then meat). When veggies are done (onions translucent and others tender) add them to the stock pot. To your pan add a little more oil, cook chicken until no longer pink, add to pot. I used a sealed bag and added a couple Tablespoons of Fresco Elite 8, salt & pepper and tossed chicken until coated, then added to the warmed oil. I did the same with the shrimp. Cook shrimp and add to pot. (I switched up to Red Cayenne Oil for the Shrimp, because I added them to my husband's and my bowl instead of the stock pot-- the kids think it's too hot!) Just sear the sausage, and add to stock pot.
Herb Blends
Add to taste.
Simmer All Ingredients
Simmer on medium-high letting all the ingredients meld together for an hour or so. Serve with corn muffins or Beer Bread and rice.
Recipe Notes
Do not be afraid to adjust ingredients to your taste. Â Serve with corn muffins or Beer Bread and rice.
