Cullen's N.O. Pork Gumbo
1 lb pork loin roast
Nonstick cooking spray as needed
1 tbl margarine
2 tbl all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 can stewed tomatoes - (16 oz) undrained
1 pkt frozen cut okra - (10 oz)
1 pkt frozen succotash - (10 oz)
1 x beef bouillon cube
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1 x bay leaf
Method :
Cut pork into 1/2-inch cubes. Spray large Dutch oven with cooking spray. Heat
over medium heat until hot. Add pork; cook and stir 4 minutes or until pork is
browned. Remove pork from Dutch oven.
Melt margarine in same Dutch oven. Stir in flour. Cook and stir until roux is
browned. Gradually whisk in water until smooth. Add pork and remaining
ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Remove
bay leaf.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Comments: Gumbo, a thick, stewlike dish popular in New Orleans, includes okra,
tomatoes and one or more meats or shellfish. Traditional gumbos start with a
dark roux, a mixture of flour and fat, which adds an unmistakable flavor.
Reducing the amount of fat in the roux helps trim the calories and total fat in
this recipe.