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Chicken Gumbo With Smoked Sausage




Source of Recipe


Aunt Ina


Recipe Introduction


This is the perfect dish for those cold winter days. The sausage gives this gumbo a fabulous flavor.


List of Ingredients




1 Broiler-Fryer (2 1/2 To 3 Pounds), Cut Into Pieces
1 Pound Smoked Sausage, Cut Into 1/4" Slices
1/2 Cup Bacon Drippings
1 Large Onion, Chopped
1 Bunch Green Onions, Sliced
1 Medium Green Pepper, Chopped
1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1 Quart Water
2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
Hot Cooked Rice
Gumbo Fil'e

Recipe



Brown the chicken and sausage in hot bacon drippings in a Dutch oven. Remove from Dutch oven; drain well, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Add flour to reserved drippings; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until roux is the color of a copper penny (about 10 to 15 minutes). Gradually add water to roux, stirring until well blended. Stir in bouillon cubes, salt and pepper. Add chicken, sausage, onion and green peppers; cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occassionally. Serve over rice. Add a small amount of fil'e to each serving. Yields 2 1/2 quarts.