GUMBO COOKOFF WINNER - CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO
I won first prize with this recipe at an annual Gumbo Cookoff for Mardi Gras in Soulard (St. Louis). I refuse to believe it won just because the cookoff/party happened to be at my house! It is a hybrid of several gumbo recipes I've tried, including one in the Southern Sideboards recipe book from the Junior League of Jackson, Mississippi. Note: cooking and prep time are listed as if you are preparing the different parts of the recipe simultaneously. You can certainly make the chicken/stock ahead and spread out your prep time for chopping/measuring spices over a couple days.
Provided by St. Louie Suzie
Categories Gumbo
Time 2h40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- Place chicken and next 10 ingredients in large stockpot and cover with water (approx. 1 gallon) and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender (approx. 1 hour).
- Using tongs, remove chicken to a strainer and cool.
- Strain chicken stock into a large container (discard whatever the strainer catches). Save stock for use in gumbo later.
- Remove meat from bones in pieces and reserve to add to gumbo later.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Add okra to skillet and cook until no longer sticky, stirring frequently (about 20 minutes), then set aside to add to gumbo later.
- Stir flour and 1/3 cup vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir frequently until it becomes a deep, golden brown roux (approx, 30 minutes). It should appear to be the color of peanut butter.
- Add the chopped yellow onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic to the roux and stir until soft.
- Add 4 cups of the reserved chicken stock and okra, tomatoes, sausage, and all herbs/spices except for file powder. Cover partially and simmer until thickened (approx. 1.5 hours).
- Spoon off any fat from surface of gumbo.
- Add chicken and file powder and simmer 15 more minutes.
- Serve in bowls over steamed white rice.
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Biju Joseph
[email protected]I can't wait to try this gumbo recipe. It looks delicious!
Jbl bass stronger boom
[email protected]This gumbo is a must-try for any gumbo lover. It's packed with flavor and sure to please everyone at your table.
cinco
[email protected]I made this gumbo in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. The chicken and sausage were fall-apart tender, and the flavors were incredible.
Charmaine Galloway
[email protected]This gumbo was a great way to use up leftover chicken and sausage. It was easy to make and very flavorful.
Ya Bintou Bah
[email protected]I added some shrimp to the gumbo, and it was amazing! The shrimp cooked perfectly, and the flavor was incredible.
it's Mani Tv
[email protected]I'm not a fan of okra, so I omitted it from the recipe. The gumbo was still delicious!
Leilah Nabacwa
[email protected]This gumbo was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices next time.
Edward Ondicho
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my gumbo turned out too watery. I think I may have added too much liquid.
Peter ug
[email protected]This gumbo was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the flavors were still great. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.
Lecia Jojo
[email protected]This gumbo was delicious! The chicken and sausage were tender and flavorful, and the roux was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Daniel O S (Golden Nation)
[email protected]This gumbo was easy to make and had a great flavor. The chicken and sausage were cooked perfectly, and the roux was nice and thick.
LIMON99 YT
[email protected]This gumbo was amazing! The chicken and sausage were fall-off-the-bone tender, and the roux was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Rachel Aigbefo
[email protected]I love this gumbo recipe. It's easy to follow and always turns out great. The chicken and sausage are always cooked perfectly, and the roux is always smooth and flavorful.
Noor Wazir
[email protected]This gumbo was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The chicken and sausage were tender, and the roux was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ahsanjutt Juttbrand
[email protected]I've tried many gumbo recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken and sausage were cooked to perfection, and the overall flavor was amazing. Highly recommend!
minase Jemal
[email protected]This chicken and sausage gumbo was a hit at my last party! The flavors were incredible, and the roux was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.