Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Mom's recipe

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Make the roux first. Start with a clean pot. Preheat 3/4 cup of oil over medium-high heat. Add 3/4 cup of flour and stir. Continuously stir until the roux is the color chocolate or slightly deeper. Adjust the heat to medium if needed to avoid burning.

Step 2

Next, stir in the onions, celery and bell pepper, okra. Cook for about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for another minute.

Step 3

Stir in the chicken and follow with the seafood stock. Place the lid on the pot and bring to a boil over high heat then reduce to medium heat. Simmer for about an hour stirring occasionally.

Step 4

After an hour or so, skim the top of the gumbo with a large serving spoon to remove some of the fat that has come to the surface.

Step 5

Add sausage 30 mins before serving.