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Crock Pot Gumbo Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Roux:.
Step #2 Fry bacon & set aside on paper towels.
Step #3 Reserve 6 tbs.
Step #4 bacon grease.
Step #5 In a skillet on low heat, add 4 tbs.
Step #6 of bacon grease, flour & cajun seasoning.
Step #7 Brown flour slowly, stirring constantly, until dark copper brown.
Step #8 Be careful not to burn flour.
Step #9 Gumbo:.
Step #10 Transfer roux to crock pot.
Step #11 Lightly saute garlic, onion, celery & green pepper in 2 tbs.
Step #12 of bacon grease & add to crock pot.
Step #13 Crumble bacon & add to crock pot.
Step #14 Brown chicken, cube & add to crock pot.
Step #15 Slice sausage & add to crock pot.
Step #16 Add 8 c of hot water to crock pot & stir until water & roux are mixed.
Step #17 Cook on low heat for 6-8 hrs.
Step #18 Just before serving add shrimp to crock pot & cook this until shrimp turn pink.
Step #19 Serve over cooked rice & sprinkle lightly with file powder.
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