Best Chicken Sausage File Gumbo Recipes
GUMBO - SHRIMP, TASSO HAM, ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, FILE'
After many experiments with Gumbo, guidance 15 years ago from a friend's Cajun Father and bravery to get the roux dark enough, I can finally say I have conquered it to my family and friend's taste. It is a labor of love! When I made this for book club (where we eat as much as we read) it had rave reviews as the best gumbo they had ever had. I have to humbly admit, I felt the same way. Of course, this is best made a few days ahead and allowed to rest. I made this on a Sunday (It took all danged day!) and served on Wednesday. This makes a big batch. I used a a 7 1/4 quart Le Creuset dutch oven. I ordered the Tasso and Andouille Sausage directly from http://www.dartagnan.com/ since it is not readily available in my area (Also, they are salty and spicy enough for us, so I did not need to add any additional heat). I provided Louisiana Hot Sauce and Tabasco on the side. One may be tempted to add tomatoes, but they are not necessary and even a distraction for this dish.
Provided by SparkleKristy
Time P3DT1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Separately, chop / prepare all ingredients necessary as defined above and set aside.
- Heat a large heavy pot (cast iron / enameled cast iron) on medium high until pre-heated. Add some oil and saute each meat separately and in batches to brown nicely. (A pain, but worth it, I promise). Start with Andouille, then Tasso, and chicken. Some of the meat will stick and that is perfect. It imparts a rich flavor that is important to your gumbo. After browning, set aside.
- ROUX: This is a critical step that requires constant tending. The goal is to cook this flour until it is somewhere between brown and black without burning it.Go for the color of a Hershey's kiss or darker. It is required to make the gumbo you want to make and well worth it. This takes me 45 minutes to an hour to get the right color. Each time I make gumbo I try to get it darker and darker. Don't be afraid to turn the heat up and down even if it take you longer. Better to take longer than to burn it. If you have black flecks, you have burned it and must start over. (You can do it perfectly though!).
- Add 2 cups oil and 2 cups flour to the.
- Pour the 2 cups oil and 2 cups flour into your pot. Stir slowly, consistently until it is brown / black. (It will happen. Just keep going.).
- When the roux has reached the desired color, add the chopped celery, onion and peppers and stir constantly for 8-10 minutes. Be careful not to burn. Cast irons hold heat well, so feel free to lower your temperature and just cook longer).
- Add chicken stock one ladle / cup at a time, stirring in between each addition to keep temperature and to make sure your roux doesn't break).
- Add all meats and drippings (except shrimp) and reduce to simmering uncovered for three hours stirring delicately and occasionally. Add shrimp and cook for 15 minutes more.
- Taste a little to adjust seasonings to your preference and then refrigerate in pot for three - four days.
- Reheat when ready to serve. Serve over rice topped with fresh parsley. Allow each diner to sprinkle their own file' for thickening and flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 923.6, Fat 67.4, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 198.5, Sodium 1530.7, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.5, Protein 43.5
CHICKEN & SAUSAGE FILE GUMBO
My brother, who is a fabulous cook, gave me this recipe over 20 years ago, and it's still one of my favorites.
Provided by Elisa72
Categories Gumbo
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Put the chicken in a pot and add enough water just to cover. Boil just until done.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, reserving the liquid. When the chicken cools enough to handle, remove the skin, take the meat off the bones and cut into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
- Melt the butter and oil in a large pot over medium high heat, then add the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until it is a medium brown, lowering the heat to avoid burning, if necessary.
- Add the sausage, ham, onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Add about 2 cups of the reserved chicken broth, the chicken, and all seasonings except the file powder. Stir in the rest of the reserved chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for one hour, uncovered.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the file powder, then let stand for 5 minutes.
- Serve over steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 911.5, Fat 67.9, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 247.5, Sodium 2155.2, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 58.9
CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, OYSTER AND FILE GUMBO
Steps:
- On medium heat warm cooking oil, then add flour. Stir constantly until roux turns medium/dark brown. Add onion and saute until onions are translucent. Add the chicken, livers, green onion and parsley. Mix well. Stirring constantly cook over medium/high heat until a gravy is made from chicken and chicken is slightly browned. Turn heat down to sliimer/low and add enough boiling water to just cover. Cover pot and cook until chicken is almost done. Add the smoked sausage, Andouille sausage and salami. Add the remaining boiling water and chicken stock/broth and cook 2 - 3 hours covered, stirring occasionaly. Add the oysters and reserved liquid and cook for 10 minutes or until edges of oysters curl. Turn off heat. Skim most of the fat from gumbo, if desired. Remove the bones and chicken skin. Add the file and stir. Serve with cooked rice on side for individuals to pepare thier own bowl. Have salt, pepper and hot sauce on tables for each individual to season their own gumbo.
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