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Cajun Blaze Gumbo
Ingredients
Roux
- 1 cup oil vegetable
- 1 cup flour
Liquid
- 2 quarts water
- 2 quarts chicken broth
Protein
- 2 lbs chicken
- 1.5 lbs andouille sausage
- 12 oz tasso
Vegetables
- 3 yellow onions chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Seasoning
- 4 tsp Cajun Blaze Seasoning all purpose
- 2 bay leaves
Topings
- gumbo filé
- green onions
- parley
- potato salad
Instructions
- Season chicken, slice sausage & tasso and brown meat. Set aside (leave gradu in pot).
- Set to med heat and add oil to pot.
- Once oil reaches temperature, stir in flour (little at a time). Continue to stir until desired color is reached (approx. 40 minutes, caramel or chocolate brown).
- Add vegetables and continue to stir for 5-10 minutes.
- Add a small amount of water to loosen the mixture and lightly scrape the gradu off the bottom of the pot. Once fully incorporated, add the rest of the liquid and seasoning.
- Simmer uncovered at a slight boil for 40+ minutes.
Notes
NOTES:
Using jar roux will save a lot of time.

