Venison Gumbo

Ingredients

• 3 lb. venison, cubed
• 4 chicken leg quarters (optional)
• 1/2 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
• 1/2 c. oil
• 2 c. flour
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 5 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 c. chopped bell pepper
• 1 c. chopped green onions
• 2 (16 oz.) cans whole tomatoes, cut up
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. parsley
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp. Cajun King Gumbo Mix
• 1/2 Tbsp. Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning
• 2 Tbsp. gumbo file
• 6 qt. water
• 1 lb. okra
• 4 Tbsp. butter
• salt and pepper to taste