Gumbo Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Wash, cut up, and season chicken.
2. 2
   Heat oil in a heavy skillet; fry chicken till brown.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Partially cook sausage and set aside.
5. 5
   Pour oil from chicken into a large pot.
6. 6
   Add in flour and brown to make a roux.
7. 7
   Lower heat.
8. 8
   Add in all minced vegetables.
9. 9
   Cover and simmer till onions are clear.
10. 10
    Add in sausage and chicken to roux mix.
11. 11
    Cover and let simmer about 1/2 hour.
12. 12
    Add in water; increase heat till mix begins to boil.
13. 13
    Lower heat to simmer.
14. 14
    Cover and cook 1 1/2 hrs or possibly till chicken is tender.
15. 15
    Serve over cooked rice.
16. 16
    Roux is a cooked mix of flour and oil used as a thickening.