**Black-Eyed Pea Sausage Gumbo: A Soulful Symphony of Flavors**
In the realm of Louisiana's culinary treasures, few dishes capture the essence of hearty, flavorful comfort food quite like black-eyed pea sausage gumbo. This delectable stew is a symphony of textures and tastes, combining the smoky richness of sausage, the tender bite of black-eyed peas, the aromatic depth of the holy trinity (celery, bell peppers, and onions), and the savory embrace of a well-seasoned broth. In this article, we present two enticing recipes for black-eyed pea sausage gumbo: a classic version that stays true to tradition, and a modern twist that incorporates the vibrant flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the soulful essence of Louisiana's culinary heritage.
BLACK-EYED PEA GUMBO
A winter time favorite at our house. We always have it for New Year's Day while we watch football! Serve with a tossed salad and corn bread.
Provided by Lynn Blackwelder Patterson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion, pepper, and celery until tender. Pour in the chicken broth, and mix in rice, black-eyed peas with liquid, diced tomatoes and green chiles, diced tomatoes, and garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes, or until rice is tender. Add water if soup is too thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 869.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
BLACK-EYED PEA AND PORK GUMBO
The chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski serve this gumbo regularly at Cochon, their Cajun-Southern restaurant in New Orleans. Its ingredients depart significantly from traditional New Orleans restaurant gumbos, which almost never feature pork, legumes or greens, although those norms have changed in recent years, in part due to Cochon's influence. As a rule, when seasoning gumbo, Mr. Link uses just 75 percent of the suggested spice portions at first, then adds the rest as desired according to taste. Since this recipe can produce varying results, depending on whether you're using smoked pork butt from a local barbecue joint or a store-bought variety, home-cooked black-eyed peas or canned, braised collards or mustard greens, Mr. Link's seasoning approach is particularly useful.
Provided by Brett Anderson
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat the peanut or vegetable oil over medium-high. Slowly whisk in the flour and continue whisking until the roux turns dark red and begins to turn brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic to the roux and cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Add the stock, dried spices and bay leaves, and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer over medium-low, skimming occasionally, until flavors meld, at least 45 minutes.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the lard or olive oil over medium-high. Add the okra and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Taste the gumbo: It should not be pasty or taste overwhelmingly of the roux. If it does, you may need to add more stock, up to 4 cups. (The strength of starch in the flour can vary.) If you add more stock, start with just a cup, simmer and stir for a few minutes, and taste the gumbo again. Repeat as needed.
- Stir the okra, black-eyed peas, greens and pork into the gumbo. Return to a simmer, season with salt and pepper and adjust the spices, if necessary. Serve over steamed rice or potato salad.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 563, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1337 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BLACK-EYED PEA GUMBO
This is SO simple, either crock pot or stovetop! A friend of mine served this a few weeks ago on a very cold Sunday and I've made it three times since! Spice it up or tone it down as you like. I like spicy foods so I add a lot of Tabasco? to my bowl! Some people like to add okra as well for the real gumbo look...I hope you enjoy this!
Provided by Rise3834
Categories Gumbo
Time 3h15m
Yield 8 small bowls
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice bell pepper, celery (dice if you prefer) and uncooked sausage.
- Put all ingredients EXCEPT RICE in a crock pot (this will fill a 3 quart crock pot).
- Cook on high for at least 3 hours then add cooked rice* and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- If you make this on the stove top the cooking time will be approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
- *I leave the rice out and allow each person to put in as much as they like in their bowl and pour the gumbo over it.
- IF there is any left over, I add the remaining rice.
- If it is needing additional broth the next day, I add tomato juice or tomato sauce (juice works the best).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.8, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 907.8, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 15.1
BLACK EYED PEA SAUSAGE
My grandmother in Alabama made these years ago as an inexpensive subsitute for pork sausage. My Mom still makes these for me. There was never a real recipe, so the last time she made them, she measured her ingredients as best she could to come up with this. OK, so they don't REALLY taste like sausage, but the sage does give them a hint of sausage flavor. I like these with biscuits but also like them as stand alone snacks or with a plate of veggies and corn bread. This can be made with leftover peas or canned peas.
Provided by ColCadsMom
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix peas, flour, egg, and sage.
- Shape into 8 patties.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties in oil over medium heat until lightly brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
BLACK EYED PEA & SAUSAGE GUMBO
My husband is a picky eater and he loves this gumbo. I love it the flavor is great and lots of vegetables
Provided by Helen Lenz
Categories Other Soups
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Saute onion, bell pepper,celery in oil for 3-4 minutes and sausage and garlic cook 3-4 minutes more add remaining ingredients and simmer on medium-low heat 45 minutes.
- 2. I like to serve with cornbread
BLACK-EYED PEA, PORK, AND MUSTARD GREEN GUMBO
This is one of my favorite gumbos I make. The combination of ingredients may sound strange, but they go together so well and it is so delicious. Serve over warm white rice.
Provided by RFalgout
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Season pork cubes with salt, pepper, and thyme to taste and place in a cast iron skillet.
- Cook pork cubes in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Transfer pork from skillet to a bowl, reserving drippings.
- Cook and stir bacon in a 9-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon grease.
- Cook and stir okra in the bacon grease over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer okra to a bowl, reserving bacon grease. Cook and stir smoked sausage in bacon grease until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to sausage; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir 48 fluid ounces chicken stock into sausage mixture and bring to a simmer. Stir roux into broth mixture until dissolved and slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly stir 48 fluid ounces chicken stock into thickened stock; bring back to a simmer.
- Mix pork, pork drippings, bacon, chili powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons black pepper, file powder, rosemary, 1 teaspoon thyme, bay leaves, and Creole seasoning into thickened chicken stock; simmer, stirring often and skimming off fat, until flavors blend, about 1 hour.
- Stir black-eyed peas, mustard greens, okra, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, mushrooms, and remaining chicken stock into pork-stock mixture; simmer for 1 hour more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 34.6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 2025.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your gumbo a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include okra, bell peppers, celery, and onions.
- Don't be afraid to add some spice. Gumbo is a hearty dish, so it can handle a bit of heat. Cayenne pepper, black pepper, and paprika are all good choices.
- Cook the gumbo low and slow. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. Simmer the gumbo for at least 1 hour, or longer if you have the time.
- Serve the gumbo with your favorite sides. Gumbo is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, cornbread, or potato salad.
Conclusion:
Gumbo is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a gumbo recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give gumbo a try. You won't be disappointed!
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