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Bring stock to a boil, lower heat and simmer several hours.
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Strain thestock, discarding solids.
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Cook okra in the oil in a large, heavy pot overmedium heat, stirring and scraping until some of the sliminess isgone; about 15 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, onions, celery, garlic, peppers, vinegar, the seasoning and herb mix and cook over low to medium heatfor about 1/2 hour, stirring and scraping often.
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Blend the roux into the okra and tomato mixture.
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Veryslowly blend the stock into the mixture.
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Simmer about 1 hour.
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Add crab and shrimp and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
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Add oysters and simmer about 5 minutes.
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Add green onions.
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Serve over rice with file`powder added to taste at the table.
