Southern Gumbo
From southern living southern gumbo originally appeared in our feb 1971 issue
Steps
Combine oil and flour in a large dutch oven.
Cook over medium heat until roux is the color of a copper penny.
Stir in celery , onion , green pepper and garlic.
Add parsley.
Cook 45 minutes to 1 hour stirring occasionally.
Fry okra in 2 t hot shortening until browned.
Add to gumbo and stir well over low heat for a few minutes.
At this stage , the mixture may be cooled , packaged and frozen or refrigerated for later use.
Add next 12 ingredients.
Simmer 2 1 / 2 to 3 hours , stirring occasionally.
About 30 minutes before serving , add chicken , crabmeat and shrimp , simmer 30 minutes.
Add oysters during.
Last 10 minutes of simmering period.
Stir in molasses.
Serve over hot rice.
Ingredients
submitted by dr. william white of seguin