Slow-Cooker Seafood Gumbo

1. 1

   In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.

2. 2

   Discard all but a thin coating of fat from the skillet. Add the celery, onion, green pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Spoon the vegetables into the cooker and add the broth, tomatoes (with their liquid), Worcestershire, salt, butter and thyme.

3. 3

   Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours. Add the shrimp and crabmeat and cook 1 hour longer on low heat or 1/2 hour longer on high.

4. 4

   Serve over rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.