CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND OKRA GUMBO

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Provided by Jessica Hannan

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 15

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6 Tbsp bacon drippings
1 large yellow onions
1 large green bell pepper
2 lb fresh okra
1 can(s) petite diced tomatoes, 28 ounces
1/4 c chicken bouillon granules
3 c water
4 c chopped, precooked chicken
1 pkg smoked sausage
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt (if needed, taste first)
2 tsp creole seasoning
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1 large bay leaf
lots of rice to go with!

Steps:

1. Chop the onion and bell pepper in a food processor/mini chopper. Slice the okra into 1/4 inch slices, discarding tips and stem ends. Slice the sausage into bite sized pieces.
2. Heat bacon drippings in a large cast iron skillet (with lid) over medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
3. Once bacon drippings are hot, saute the onion and bell pepper until tender, 5-6 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomatoes, juice and all, the water, chicken bouillon granules, sugar, creole seasoning, white pepper and bay leaf. Taste for salt. If needed, add the salt. Stir in the okra, chicken and sausage.
5. Cover the pan and let simmer for 2 hours, stirring every 3 minutes, adding more water as necessary.