Anyone have a good authentic Gumbo recipe?

[easttxchick]

There are as many ways to make gumbo as there are people that make it.
I measure nothing-I learned from DHs grandmother who was from Breaux Bridge, LA.
Andouille sausage may be hard to come by if you're not in the deep south(not sure about that, though) so pork sausage works fine, too.
I never put beer or tomatoes in mine-personal preference, but DHs Cajun family doesn't either.
Flowerchild59-truer words were never spoken than your comment about Cajun napalm!

One thing you MUST add is Tony Cachere's cajun seasoning.
Good luck and hope it turns out FANTASTIC for you!

 

[biddyboo]

Joe, sorry, but I had to laugh when you asked for a recipe. You can follow any of the recipes posted on this thread and end up with a delightful gumbo. But when you grow familiar with the ingredients, or you have eaten several different variations, you'll begin creating your own. I "dump" cook, knowing what I want to end up with and about how much of each to include, but the roux is the essence of unforgettable gumbo. You have to have the patience to stay with that slow cooking flour and oil til it turns that rich caramel color that will enrich the whole gumbo. Have fun...what a great weekend project if you're snowed in. Cook and dump and then enjoy with a glass of your favorite wine! ~G

 

[knjinnm]

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