Combine the oil and flour in a large cast iron or enameled cast iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Stirring slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 minutes, make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate. Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and continue to stir for 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted. Add the cabbage and continue to saute for 2 minutes. Add the ham hocks, salt, cayenne, and bay leaves. Continue to stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the stock, beer, and Essence. Stir until the roux mixture and stock are well combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until the ham hocks are very tender, skimming any fat that rises to the surface.
Remove the bay leaves and ham hocks and set aside until the ham hocks are cool enough to handle. When the hocks have cooled enough to handle, shred the meat from the hocks and place the meat back into the gumbo. Discard bones and skin. Remove the gumbo from the heat and stir in the parsley, green onions, and file powder. Serve the gumbo in deep bowls with the rice.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1651.71 Kcal (6915 kJ)
Calories from fat	1003.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	111.48g	172%
Cholesterol	255.47mg	85%
Sodium	1726.58mg	72%
Potassium	897.98mg	19%
Total Carbs	76.93g	26%
Sugars	14.98g	60%
Dietary Fiber	5.66g	23%
Protein	82.6g	165%
Vitamin C	77.8mg	130%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	40%
Iron	23.8mg	132%
Calcium	126.2mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.76 Kcal (656 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.58g	172%
Cholesterol	24.25mg	85%
Sodium	163.87mg	72%
Potassium	85.23mg	19%
Total Carbs	7.3g	26%
Sugars	1.42g	60%
Dietary Fiber	0.54g	23%
Protein	7.84g	165%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	130%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	40%
Iron	2.3mg	132%
Calcium	12mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

41.5

Points
44

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Total Fat

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