Authentic Cajun Gumbo Recipe

Name: Authentic Cajun Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 quarts water; 1 chicken (5 pounds), cut up; 2 large onions, quartered; 4 celery ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces; 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 cup canola oil; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, chopped; 2 pounds sliced okra; 2 pints shucked oysters; 3 tablespoons gumbo file powder; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

6 quarts water
1 chicken (5 pounds), cut up
2 large onions, quartered
4 celery ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, chopped
2 pounds sliced okra
2 pints shucked oysters
3 tablespoons gumbo file powder
Hot cooked rice

1
Place the first 11 ingredients in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
2
Remove chicken and allow to cool. Strain broth, discarding vegetables; skim fat. Remove meat from bones; cut chicken into bite-size pieces and set aside. Discard bones.
3
In the same pan, cook and stir oil and flour over medium heat until caramel-colored, about 14 minutes (do not burn). Add finely chopped onion; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil.
4
Carefully stir in sausage and reserved chicken. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in okra and oysters. Simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or just until okra is tender. Stir in file powder. Serve with rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 quarts water, 1 chicken (5 pounds), cut up, 2 large onions, quartered, 4 celery ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Authentic Cajun Gumbo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Cajun Gumbo

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