One Pot Cajun Gumbo

Step 1

In a medium saucepan combine flour and melted butter. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring constantly for about 30-45 minutes. Now this will take a little bit of patience, when it's finished it should be similar to the color of peanut butter. Be careful not to let it burn! Feel free to add a little more flour or melted butter to reach the consistency of soft cookie dough.

Step 2

In a large, dutch oven on medium heat, add a little canola oil and brown the sausage on both sides for about 2-3 minutes or so to form a nice crust. Remove from the pot and keep warm.

Step 3

In the same pot add in a little more oil if necessary and add in peppers, onion, celery, garlic, worcestershire sauce, and all of the spices. Mix together.

Step 4

Add roux to the vegetables along with the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and start with about 6 cups of chicken broth add more if needed.

Step 5

Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly tender.

Step 6

Mix in the frozen okra, sausage, and uncooked shrimp. Adjust seasonings if needed. Continue cooking on low until the shirmp is cooked all the way through for about 6-8 minutes depending on teh size of your shrimp.

Step 7

Serve over warm rice, enjoy!