Gumbo on a Cold Night

[Kemper Morris]

Andouille Sausage, Chicken Thighs, Shrimp
Holy Trinity, Stewed Tomatoes, Okra, File Powder
Creole Seasoning, Thyme, Bay Leaves, Hot Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce
Cooked Roux for 1 1/2 hours

 

[Bob Bailey]

Andouille Sausage, Chicken Thighs, Shrimp
Holy Trinity, Stewed Tomatoes, Okra, File Powder
Creole Seasoning, Thyme, Bay Leaves, Hot Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce
Cooked Roux for 1 1/2 hours

Looks really good Kemper!

Nothing like a bowl of gumbo on a cold day! Don't think I could stir a roux for that long though. Going to try browning the flour next time I want a really dark roux.

 

[Tim Campbell]

Spectacular, Kemper. Labor of love. That roux looks incredible

 

[DuaneMac]

Excellent! I love Gumbo, Jambalaya too! Sometimes I’ll combine the two and make Gumbo-laya.

Gumbo-laya, a Gumbo and Jambalaya Mash-Up

This rich and hearty gumbo-laya is a delicious mash-up of gumbo and jambalaya—it's filled with savory sausage, chicken, shrimp and spices!

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[BrianCal]

Looks like the PERFECT chilly night dinner

 

[ChuckO]

Another hit out of the Park, Kemper

 

[Dustin Dorsey]

Looks really good Kemper!

Nothing like a bowl of gumbo on a cold day! Don't think I could stir a roux for that long though. Going to try browning the flour next time I want a really dark roux.

It usually takes me about 45 minutes but I have taken a lot longer in the past. People that cook it all the time supposedly can do it in 15, but at that point you are probably at the smoke point for the oil. I've been using a Thermopen lately to temp the oil and I try to get the oil around 380 or so. That allowed me to cook it faster, but not burn it. Nothing wrong with taking your time, though. I find it kind of therapeutic.

Kemper, that gumbo looks phenomenal! That roux is spot on where I like it.

 

[Peter Gallagher]

yeah, cooking a roux for that long without burning it takes some practice and a whole lot of patience - we call it a '2 beer roux' here.... Your gumbo looks fantastic!

 

[timothy]

You guys ever do the roux in the oven like Alton Brown?

 

[Tim Campbell]

You guys ever do the roux in the oven like Alton Brown?

Never tried that. Does it work well?

 

[JimK]

Nicely done!