Snowing and sub zero tonight

[TailhookTom]

So in honor of Uncle Vic (I know it isn't his recipe, but its delicious and easy), this is simmering in my crockpot -- note, the shrimp doesn't go in until the last 20 minutes.

And to quote the master chef "first, ya make a roux....."

CROCKPOT GUMBO

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 cups frozen cut okra
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground red cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.5 ounce size) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (12 ounce size) frozen shelled deveined cooked medium shrimp, rinsed
1 1/2 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
3 cups water

Directions:

In small saucepan, combine flour and oil; mix well. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.This is your Roux. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes or until mixture turns reddish brown. Place flour-oil mixture in 3 1/2 to 4 quart Crockpot.

Stir in all remaining ingredients except shrimp, rice and water. Cover; cook on low setting for 7-9 hours. When ready to serve, cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, add shrimp to gumbo mixture in crockpot; mix well. Cover; cook on low setting for additional 20 minutes. Serve gumbo over rice.

[Tony Meola]

Tom

Old UV would be proud but probably upset you used a Crock Pot.

Actually have to give this a try.

[TailhookTom]

Tom

Old UV would be proud but probably upset you used a Crock Pot.

Actually have to give this a try.

Tony, I'd probably get a free pass since I spelled "Roux" correctly!

Tom