Seafood Gumbo
Seafood Gumbo is an impressive dinner. Made with 1 c. bacon drippings, 1 c. all-purpose flour, 8 stalks celery, chopped, 3 large yellow onions, chopped and 1 bunch green onions, chopped, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Great for entertaining guests or a cozy night in.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Heat bacon drippings over medium heat; add flour slowly and stir constantly until roux is a chocolate brown.
This takes a long time.
Add celery, onions, green pepper, garlic and parsley and cook 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Fry okra in shortening until slightly browned.
Add to first mixture and stir well for a few minutes.
Add chicken stock, water, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, catsup, tomatoes with juice, salt, ham, bay leaves, thyme and rosemary.
Simmer 2 1/2 hours.
Add chicken, crabmeat and shrimp and simmer 30 minutes more.
Add brown sugar and lemon juice.
Serve in bowls over hot rice.
Serves 20.
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