Bill's Gumbo Recipe

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   In a large pot, heat 2 Tbs of the oil over medium heat.

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   Add in the sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic.

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   Cook, stirring occasionally, till the vegetables are tender, about 10 min.

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   Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl.

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   Add in the remaining 1 c. of oil to the pot.

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   Gradually stir in the flour and reduce the heat to medium-low.

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   Cook, stirring almost constantly, till the mix turns light brown, about 5 min.

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   The mix will smell toasty, but do not let it burn!

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   Gradually stir in the water.

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    Stir in the reserved vegetables and sausage, okra, tomatoes, broth, thyme, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, salt and black pepper.

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    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

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    Reduce the heat to medium-low (to a simmer) and cook, uncovered for 1 hour.

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    Add in the chicken and corn and cook for 20 min.

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    Add in the shrimp and oysters (if using), and cook till shrimp are pink and hard, about 3 min.

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    Add in the crab meat just long sufficient to heat through.

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    Remove from the heat.

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    Stir in the file pwdr (if used).

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    Season with additional salt and pepper.

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    Remove the bay leaves.

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    To serve, spoon the rice into individual bowls, ladle the gumbo over the rice.

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    Serve warm.

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