Bruce Mitchell's Gumbo | How to Make Gumbo

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while still providing flavor.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen okra

Zucchini is a lower-calorie option that works well in stews.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Vegetable broth can be a cost-effective alternative.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: diced tomatoes

Diced tomatoes provide similar texture and flavor.

Heat the Blackstone griddle and clean it thoroughly to remove oil.

Add all-purpose flour to the griddle to make a roux, spreading it out and stirring continuously to prevent burning.

Cook the roux until it reaches a dark color, stirring constantly.

Prepare the chicken broth in a pot, heating it up.

Cut the smoked sausage into thin slices and set aside.

Cut the chicken into small pieces, leaving the fat for flavor.

Add the roux to the heated chicken broth, stirring well to combine.

Add the sliced sausage and chicken to the pot, ensuring they are browned.

Season the mixture with cayenne pepper and garlic and herb seasoning, and add salt to taste.

Add chopped onions and okra to the pot, stirring to combine all ingredients.

Cover the pot and let it simmer, adding more water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.

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