New Orleans Gumbo Recipe

Name: New Orleans Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. salt pork; 1 fryer chicken, cut up; 2 lb. hot sausage, cut up; 2 lb. crab legs; 1 lb. ham, cubed; 2 to 3 tomatoes or 2 small cans whole tomatoes; 2 to 3 lb. shrimp, shelled; 2 to 3 onions, chopped; celery, chopped; 1 lb. okra, sliced; salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/2 tsp. file powder

Servings: persons

1 lb. salt pork
1 fryer chicken, cut up
2 lb. hot sausage, cut up
2 lb. crab legs
1 lb. ham, cubed
2 to 3 tomatoes or 2 small cans whole tomatoes
2 to 3 lb. shrimp, shelled
2 to 3 onions, chopped
celery, chopped
1 lb. okra, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 tsp. file powder

1
Fry salt pork in heavy skillet until crisp.
2
Add flour to slightly thicken and make a roux (gravy).
3
Pour mixture into a large kettle of water.
4
Add cut up chicken, ham and sausage.
5
Cook until chicken is done.
6
Add celery, tomatoes and onion.
7
Cook for 20 minutes.
8
Add okra, crab legs and shrimp.
9
Cook until okra is tender.
10
Add file powder.
11
Serve over hot, steaming rice.

305

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. salt pork, 1 fryer chicken, cut up, 2 lb. hot sausage, cut up, 2 lb. crab legs, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Gumbo falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

New Orleans Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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