J'S Southern Gumbo

  1. To make a roux, heat oil in a heavy pot or saucepan.
  2. Sprinkle flour into oil, stirring constantly.
  3. Cook over low heat for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Cook until the mixture is the color of caramel and has a gravy like consistency.
  5. Add onion, bell pepper, banana peppers and garlic to the roux; cook 15 minutes. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and okra; cook an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Add shrimp and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Season to taste.

peanut oil, allpurpose, vidalia onion, bell pepper, banana peppers, garlic, tomato sauce, tomatoes, okra, shrimp, salt, cajun seasoning salt, rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=585368 (may not work)

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