AVOYELLES PARISH CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO
You couldn't get any more authentic. This was taught to me by my Cajun maternal grandmother who was taught by her maternal grandmother. I've never run across a gumbo recipe with "parsley meatballs". These are optional. I asked my mom about this and she said that this was probably used to "extend" the gumbo because there were usually so many mouths to feed. It's a great addition and worthy of the effort. An observation: never have I eaten Gumbo until recently that has been deboned and this was always at restaurants. Oh, using a baking hen results in a more velvety texture and I have to honestly say that I've never used a fryer. One last thing...it's freezable.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Gumbo
Time 3h
Yield 1 pot
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a very large heavy bottomed stock pot or gumbo pot, heat oil on medium heat until hot; add flour. Stir constantly until it reaches a reddish-brown color. This could take approximately 30-40 minutes. Don't hurry the process. If your phone rings, let it go. Should your roux burn, start over.
- Turn off fire and carefully add chopped onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic; stir constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Add water and cut-up hen pieces. The amount of water depends on your pot, but start off with 1 gallon. Bring to a simmer for 1 1/2 hours, uncovered. The broth consistency should not be too thin nor too thick. Add additional water when needed.
- In the meantime make the parsley meatballs:.
- In a bowl, break up ground beef.
- Add 1/4 cup each green onions and parsley.
- Salt and pepper to taste; mix using a light hand forming into balls; set aside.
- After the first 1 1/2 hours of simmering and a water adjustment, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add diced ham chunks, smoked sausage slices and parsley meatballs.
- Simmer an additional 1/2 - 3/4 hour or until hen is very tender and falling off the bone.
- Grease will form on top; skim off.
- Turn off fire; add parsley and green onions.
- Ladle over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6509.2, Fat 509.3, SaturatedFat 114.1, Cholesterol 1029.9, Sodium 7792.2, Carbohydrate 193.5, Fiber 17.3, Sugar 24.1, Protein 281.5
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Md Shohag Hasan
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.
Nikash Panta
[email protected]I made this gumbo for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!
Latanya Rogers
[email protected]This gumbo is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are just amazing.
Modjadji Molapo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of okra, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The okra was cooked perfectly and added a great texture to the gumbo.
Ali Seena
[email protected]This gumbo is simply amazing. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the chicken and sausage are cooked to perfection.
Kevin Garibay
[email protected]I've been making this gumbo for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a party or a potluck.
Mahar Shakeel
[email protected]This gumbo is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it.
Ilyas Bhatti
[email protected]I made this gumbo for my friends and they all raved about it. They said it was the best gumbo they'd ever had.
sajeeb sajeeb
[email protected]This gumbo is the perfect dish for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are just amazing.
Md aiman Ejjatul
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gumbo, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! This gumbo is delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.
Amgaa Amaa
[email protected]This gumbo is simply amazing. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the chicken and sausage are cooked to perfection.
vimi Beeharry
[email protected]I'm a Louisiana native and this gumbo is the real deal. It's got all the classic flavors and it's cooked to perfection.
Bainot Danawan
[email protected]This gumbo is so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of chicken, sausage, and okra.
Allen Fitzpatrick
[email protected]I've been making this gumbo for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a party or a potluck.
Roberto Raymond
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.
Haneen Yassmen
[email protected]I made this gumbo for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!
Lal Das
[email protected]This gumbo is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are just amazing.
Roxy_wolf 23
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of okra, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The okra was cooked perfectly and added a great texture to the gumbo.
Legalpics
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out delicious.
Sakib Sardar
[email protected]This gumbo was a hit at my last party! The flavors were bold and complex, and the chicken and sausage were cooked to perfection.