Step #6 Increase heat to high add 1 c water, red pepper, stock, meat , bring to boil & let simmer until meat fork tender (30 min) Add okra, tomatoes , W.
Step #7 sauce & 1 Tsp hot sauce( more if you like).
Step #8 cook this until gumbo has thickened , about 15 min.
Step #9 Server with rice.
Step #10 Note: I sometime make a Dark roux first & eliminate atleast 1 can of tomatoes & c of water.
Step #11 Add extra c of stock if needed.
Step #12 You get a browner Gumbo with a little less tomatoe taste.