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Smoked Sausage File Gumbo

Smoked Sausage File Gumbo comes together with Onions Finely Chopped, Green Bell Peppers Finely Chopped, Celery Finely Chopped, All Purpose Flour, and Vegetable Oil. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1 tsp
• 7 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

2. 2

   Seasoning Mix

3. 3

   Put the chicken stock in a large pot and put on the stove to come to a boil while you are making the roux.

4. 4

   Combine the chopped vegetables in a bowl.

5. 5

   Make the roux.

6. 6

   In a heavy pan, preferably cast iron, add the vegetable and heat over high flame.

7. 7

   Add the flour and whisk constantly until the roux is a dark reddish-brown, almost black.

8. 8

   Be careful not to let the roux burn.

9. 9

   The best way is to lower the heat and whisk until the roux is the right shade.

10. 10

    This may take 20 minutes or so.

11. 11

    When the roux is the right color dump in the chopped vegetables and stir.

12. 12

    Add the seasoning mix. Cook, stirring frequently for about ten minutes.

13. 13

    Spoon the roux mixture into the boiling stock. Add the sausage and minced garlic. Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.

14. 14

    Turn off the heat and add the file powder.

15. 15

    Serve over plain cooked rice with some French bread.

16. 16

    You can sprinkle additional file powder over the serving if desired.