| How To Cook Gumbo: Step by Step Instructions |
| Cooking your Gumbo 1. Add the chopped onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic to the roux. This will stop the roux from over cooking. 2. Let the vegetables cook for about 3-5 minutes. 3. Add your water or chicken stock and let it come to a boil. 4. Let the gumbo boil for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to incorporate the roux. 5. Once 15 minutes has passed you can take your browned chicken and add it to the gumbo. 6. Also add the salt and the black and cayenne pepper. 7. Add your sausage and andouille. 8. Cover and let simmer for about an hour, or longer if you wish. 9. Begin cooking your rice at least 20-25 minutes before you are ready to eat! 10. Add the parsley and green onions about 10 minutes before serving and enjoy! To learn more about gumbo click here |  This image was borrowed from find.myrecipes.com |