Gumbo Recipe

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Prep Time:35

Cook Time:2 30

Servings:

Calories:510kcal

Ingredients

6 oz fresh okra sliced
1 pound chicken gizzards optional
1 green bell pepper chopped
1/2 yellow onion chopped
2 pounds chicken legs
1 1/2 pounds jumbo raw shrimp peeled and deveined
14 oz smoked sausage cut into slices
2 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tbsp gumbo file
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp celery salt a clever substitute for fresh celery
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
64 oz of chicken stock
1 cup of all-purpose flour
3/4 cups of vegetable oil

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Begin by seasoning your chicken legs with salt and pepper. Boil them until they're tender; this will reduce cooking time when you add them to the gumbo later. The chicken should be added to the gumbo after incorporating the stock.
Creating the Roux: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, then gradually stir in the flour to create the roux. You'll want to continuously stir until it reaches a rich, dark brown color. This process is crucial for imparting a deep flavor into your gumbo.
The Trinity: Once your roux is browned, sauté the chopped green bell pepper and yellow onion. You can sprinkle this in now because we’re substituting fresh celery with celery salt. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, then season your roux with the Cajun seasoning, gumbo file, onion powder and garlic powder. Cayenne pepper is optional if you would like a lil kick. It's time then to add your sliced smoked sausage, infusing the roux with even more flavor.
Building the Gumbo: After the sausage has been browned slightly and the vegetables are tender, pour in the chicken stock, stirring well. Simmer this mixture. then add your bay leaves.
Adding the Core Ingredients: Once your gumbo base is simmering nicely, add the pre-cooked chicken, be sure to take the chicken off the bone, then add the okra. Allow the gumbo to simmer until the okra is just tender but not overcooked, to preserve its texture.
The Final Touch: With the gumbo nearly complete, add the shrimp last to avoid overcooking them. They'll only need a few minutes to become perfectly pink and tender.
Serve this delightful gumbo with rice for a complete meal that promises to transport your family straight to the heart of Cajun country, all from the comfort of your home

Notes

A Little Note on Nutrition: Hello my dear friends! I think you should know that the nutrient data you are given here is nothing but numbers based on the ingredients for this recipe. At the same time however, cooking is both an art and science. The consumption of each ingredient, the way you modify the recipe to fit your personal taste, or even the brands of ingredients you use will be a lot different. That’s why you should treat the nutritional information as a guideline not a Bible. Ultimately, what impacts our food most are the love and thought we put into it. Have a delightful time cooking!

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