Gautier Gumbo

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb. peeled, fresh shrimp
• 1 lb. crab meat (frozen okay)
• 2 dozen oysters (save liquid)
• 1 lb. chicken, boil and debone (reserve stock)
• 1 hunk meaty ham bone
• 1/2 lb. country ham, diced
• 2 strips crispy bacon (optional)
• 1 1/2 large onions, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 scallions with tops, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tsp. parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 lb. fresh okra, sliced or 2 pkg. frozen okra
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced or 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 4 Tbsp. salt (or more to taste)
• 1 c. celery, chopped