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Pork Gumbo, because it's chilly and you need lovin

Gumbo isn't hard to make. However, it's hard to make well. So, I took an old gumbo recipe I learned in Mississippi and modified it for you guys to get the best product with the least amount of time involved to "perfect" it.Your first batch will be good. Your second batch will be better. Every consequent batch will only get better until you've played with it to make it yours and, in hand, make it perfect. What ya need: 1 pound of pork loin, cubed 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 1 cup of beef broth (homemade is best, but bouillon will do in a pinch) 1- 15oz can of stewed tomatoes 10oz of okra (frozen is fine) 10oz of succotash (frozen is fine) 1 teaspoon of hot sauce 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of salt  1 bay leaf Cooking spray Ok, so: Spray a medium-sized dutch oven or a large pot with cooking spray. Heat it over medium heat. When the pot is hot, add the beef and cook for 4 minutes, stirring oc...

Pork Gumbo

Yeah, you read that right- Pork Gumbo. It takes about an hour from start to finish, so it's quick. It tastes wonderful, so there's that. Give it a shot! What ya need: * 1 pound pork loin, cubed * 1 tablespoon butter * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 1 cup beef broth or homemade beef stock * 1 15oz. can stewed tomatoes * 10oz sliced okra * 10oz frozen succotash * 1 teaspoon Frank's Red Hot sauce * 1.5 teaspoon black pepper * 1 bay leaf Ok, so: You're gonna want a dutch oven for this one. If you don't have one, a large pot works too. So, spray your Dutch oven with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Heat up the oven over medium heat and as soon as the pan is hot, add the pork. Cook the pork for about 4-5 minutes, or until it's lightly browned on all sides. Now, using tongs, take the pork out of the oven and set aside. Then add the butter to the oven. Once the butter is half-way melted, add the flour and start stirring. In a ...