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South Louisiana Chicken And Sausage Gumbo No Okra

Growing up in louisiana, my momma called her version of this the poor mans gumbo. I have taken the liberty to make a few changes, such as using boneless-skinless chicken breasts instead of the whole chicken. Be careful with the roux, if it burns you best start all over. It will get smoky in the kitchen, so be sure to open a few windows. This recipe takes some time but it is well worth it. If you have any left overs, this is something that is better the second day. Freezes well too.

Steps

For the roux.
Heat bacon grease in large skillet.
Add flour when melted.
The mixture should be liquidy , if not add a bit more bacon grease.
Stir mixture constantly over a med-high heat , be careful not to scorch.
Stir until the mixture is the color of peanut butter.
For gumbo.
Add chopped vegetables to roux in skillet , stir and allow to cook until onions are clear.
Meanwhile in a large sauce pan , warm 3 cans of broth.
Once onions are clear , stir in one can of broth , stir until smooth.
Add roux mixture to saucepan of broth.
Use the roux skillet for the chicken , cook sausage and chicken until chicken is no longer pink , add to broth.
Pour the 2 remaining cans of broth into the skillet , bring to a boil , stirring , cleaning the remaining roux and the flavors from the skillet.
Add skillet broth to sauce pan.
Stir in cajun seasonings and bouillon.
Let simmer on low for 2 hours.
Serve over cooked white rice.

Ingredients

bacon grease, all-purpose flour, green onion, onion, hot peppers, garlic cloves, hot sauce, chicken broth, chicken bouillon cubes, boneless skinless chicken breasts, smoked sausage, cajun seasoning