Crock Pot Chicken And Sausage Gumbo

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My children love gumbo. their uncle jim makes the best (see recipe #178412) but in a pinch i will throw this in a crock pot for a cold night and they will be satisfied. the hardest part is making the roux. don't rush it.

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Steps

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For the roux , in a heavy 2 quart saucepan , stir together the flour and oil until smooth.

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Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes , stirring constantly.

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Reduce heat to medium.

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Cook and stir constantly about 15 minutes more or until a dark , reddish brown roux forms.

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Cool.

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Place water into crockpot.

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Stir in roux.

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Add sausage , chicken , okra , onion , pepper , celery , garlic , salt , pepper and red pepper.

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Cover.

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Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.

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Skim off fat.

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Serve over hot cooked rice.

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Ingredients

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flour, cooking oil, water, andouille sausages, chicken, okra, onion, green pepper, celery, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, red pepper, cooked rice