Go Back
–+ servings
sausage gumbo cooking instructions

Sausage Gumbo

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main
Cuisine Creole
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound smoked sausage sliced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the flour to the pot and stir constantly until the roux is a deep brown color.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook until the vegetables are soft.
  • Stir in the sausage slices and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and water, then add bay leaves, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and oregano.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove the bay leaves before serving.
  • Serve the gumbo over cooked white rice.
  • Allow the gumbo to rest for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider browning the sausage slices before adding them to the gumbo, which will enhance the depth of flavor. Also, continuously stirring the roux is essential to prevent it from burning, as a good roux is the foundation of a great gumbo.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!