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Gulf South / Caribbean
Louisiana Creole
under $20
Grandma's Gumbo
Contributed by DowUrk Community
The Story Behind This Recipe
"A dish passed down through five generations in Tangipahoa Parish."
Ingredients
Andouille sausage1 lb
Sub: smoked turkey sausage
Okra2 cups
Sub: frozen okra
Holy Trinity1 cup each (onion, celery, bell pepper)
Sub: pre-cut mirepoix
Chicken thighs2 lbs
Sub: bone-in chicken
Instructions
- 1
Make a dark roux with oil and flour, stirring constantly for 45 minutes
- 2
Add the holy trinity and cook until softened
- 3
Add sausage and brown
- 4
Pour in stock and bring to boil
- 5
Add chicken and simmer for 1 hour
- 6
Add okra in last 20 minutes
Health-Conscious Swaps
Optional modifications for different dietary needs
Optional
Replace Andouille sausage with Turkey sausage
Impact: Lower saturated fat