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Uncle Dank's Gumbo

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"Dis iz a terrific gumbo recipe, if'n you close your eyes, you'll swear Mama is makin'it fer ya. Feel free to substitute crawdads fer de shrimp. File is optional and is always added off of the heat. Add rice to the center of a large soup bowl, add gumbo. Deeelicious!!!"
Uncle Dank's Gumbo Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 20 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  3 Hrs
READY IN  3 Hrs 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 pound okra, chopped
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound chicken thighs
  • 1 pound andouille sausage links
  • 2 cups water
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
  • 1/2 teaspoon file powder (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, bell pepper, celery and okra; cook and stir until golden brown. Remove from the skillet, and set aside.
  2. Brown the sausage in the skillet over medium heat. Remove from the pan to drain on paper towels. Drain the sausage fat from the skillet, and pour in the vegetable oil to heat. Place the chicken in the skillet, and cook for about 20 minutes, turning frequently. Remove chicken from the pan, and place on paper towels to drain, leaving the oil in the pan.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until the roux reaches a deep brown color. This should take about 30 minutes.
  4. Stir 2 cups of water into the roux, and add the onion, garlic and peppers. Set the heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Stir in the chicken broth, and simmer over low heat. Cut the chicken into cubes, and add to the broth along with the sausage. Simmer for about 1 hour.
  5. Meanwhile, combine rice and 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  6. Add the shrimp to the gumbo, and season with thyme, parsley, salt, cayenne pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Cook for another 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the file powder.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by Pseudolife 
I gave this only three stars because while I enjoyed it... it didn't knock my socks off like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2006 by Suzanne F 
6th line down: 1 lb okra... This is the real deal. It takes for-freakin'-ever to make, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2005 by TRIISH 
My family and friends raved over this recipe. I also added fresh crab. Very easy to make. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2006 by KARINNECH 
Instead of the spices, I added three tablespoons Zatarain's creole seasoning. Gave it just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2006 by Jessica Hughes 
I have never seen a light colored gumbo before, but this was one of the best I have ever made.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2005 by Jeni J. 
This recipe was a nightmare for me. There wasn't enough fat to make the roux. I'm not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by STORMI_O 
This was wonderful. I saved some time by using a premade roux. It was so easy to make and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2006 by EMMALA 
Would have given this recipe 5 stars, but you cant have gumbo without okra! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2006 by MONICA MCRILL 
we really enjoyed this gumbo MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by winnieree01 
This is the real deal. My first time for makeing "gumbo". Wish me luck. Luck Dallas TX MORE

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Home Town: Gales Ferry, Connecticut, USA
Living In: Media, Pennsylvania, USA

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Nutritional Information
Uncle Dank's Gumbo

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 437

  • Total Fat: 27.7g
  • Cholesterol: 202mg
  • Sodium: 1403mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
  • Protein: 33.9g

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