Sausage gumbo
Sausage Gumbo is a traditional dish from the Louisiana bayou that has been enjoyed by families for generations. The dish is a hearty stew that is typically made with a variety of meats, vegetables, and spices. And while the ingredients and methods of preparation may vary slightly from family to family, the end result is always a delicious and comforting meal.
The origins of Sausage Gumbo can be traced back to the 18th century when French settlers arrived in Louisiana. These settlers brought with them a love of food and a desire to create dishes that were both flavorful and filling. Over time, the French settlers began to experiment with different ingredients and methods of preparation, and the dish we now know as Sausage Gumbo was born.
While the exact ingredients used in Sausage Gumbo recipes may vary, the dish typically consists of a variety of meats (such as sausage, chicken, and seafood), vegetables (such as celery, onions, and peppers), and spices (such as garlic, cumin, and paprika). These ingredients are all simmered together in a large pot until they are cooked through.
Advice
When it comes to making sausage gumbo, it's important to use the freshest ingredients possible. Start by using high-quality andouille sausage, which provides the gumbo with its distinct flavor. Other key ingredients include onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and stock. Make sure to use the correct ratio of vegetables to sausage, as too much or too little of either can throw off the flavor of the dish. Finally, don't forget to season your gumbo with salt, pepper, and other spices to make it even tastier!
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Recipes
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
- celery
- onion
- andouille sausage
- cajun seasoning
- filé powder
- bay leaf
- bell pepper
- yellow bell pepper
- okra
- all purpose flour
- vegetable oil
- shrimp
- tomato
- rice
- chicken broth
- black pepper
- salt
- parsley
Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo
- all purpose flour
- bell pepper
- celery
- vegetable oil
- chicken meat
- smoked sausage
- filé powder
- rub
- onion
- green onion
- parsley
- oregano
- thyme
- cayenne pepper
- onion powder
- bay leaf
- black pepper
- chicken broth
- garlic powder
- salt
- paprika
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
- rice
- all purpose flour
- andouille
- salt
- thyme
- filé powder
- black pepper
- hot sauce
- paprika
- worchestershire sauce
- vegetable oil
- cayenne pepper
- okra
- garlic
- bay leaf
- celery
- bell pepper
- onion
- chicken thigh
- green onion
- chicken broth
Chicken Thigh and Smoked Sausage Gumbo
- all purpose flour
- celery
- bell pepper
- green onion
- corn oil
- smoked pork sausage
- black pepper
- salt
- cayenne pepper
- chicken stock
- garlic
- beef stock
- okra
- onion
- filé powder
- worcestershire sauce
- cajun seasoning
- bay leaf
- chicken thigh
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
- white rice
- salt
- celery
- chicken broth
- smoked sausage
- garlic powder
- chicken thigh
- bell pepper
- onion
- wheat flour
- cayenne pepper
- canola oil
- green onion
- all purpose flour
- tasso ham
Gluten-Free New Orleans-Style Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
- andouille sausage
- chicken breast
- tomato
- salt
- okra
- bell pepper
- gluten sweet rice flour
- green onion
- vegetable oil
- cayenne pepper
- thyme
- garlic
- bay leaf
- rice
- chicken stock
- tabasco sauce
- parsley
Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo with White Rice
- hot sauce
- white rice
- all purpose flour
- bell pepper
- celery
- smoked sausage
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- oregano
- thyme
- creole seasoning
- filé powder
- onion powder
- vegetable oil
- butter
- bay leaf
- salt
- green onion
- cayenne pepper
- onion
- grain white rice
- parsley
- garlic powder
- paprika
- bay leaf
- water
- chicken thigh
- chicken stock
Chicken, Crab & Andouille Sausage Gumbo
- all purpose flour
- basil
- oregano
- apple cider vinegar
- bell pepper
- onion
- tomato
- beer
- bacon
- andouille sausage
- crab meat
- okra
- chicken
- parsley
- olive oil
- chicken stock
- garlic
- green onion
- salt
Chicken and Spicy Sausage Gumbo
- vegetable oil
- hot italian sausage link
- paprika
- worcestershire sauce
- garlic powder
- salt
- onion powder
- green onion
- onion
- bell pepper
- fennel
- rotisserie chicken
- oregano
- thyme
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- bay leaf
- all purpose flour
- garlic
- chicken stock
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
- celery
- chicken bouillon powder
- creole seasoning
- garlic
- thyme
- bell pepper
- onion
- smoked sausage
- all purpose flour
- gumbo file
- smoked paprika
- canola oil
- butter
- bay leaf
- green onion
- chicken
- parsley
- chicken stock
- salt
Chicken and Andouille Smoked Sausage Gumbo (Creole Stew)
- rice
- vegetable oil
- tomato
- bell pepper
- onion
- filé powder
- garlic
- chicken stock
- all purpose flour
- andouille sausage
- garlic powder
- red pepper
- salt
- tomato juice
- okra
- celery
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo With Tomatoes
- tomato
- onion
- bay leaf
- olive oil
- creole seasoning
- all purpose flour
- bell pepper
- vegetable oil
- thyme
- smoked sausage
- bell pepper
- parsley
- garlic
- celery
- chicken breast
- chicken thigh
- green onion
- chicken broth
- black pepper
- salt
Chicken and sausage gumbo
- all purpose flour
- canola oil
- salt
- worcestershire sauce
- black pepper
- filé powder
- onion
- onion
- chicken
- andouille sausage
- bay leaf
- bell pepper
- thyme
- celery
- celery
- garlic
- garlic
- rice
- cayenne pepper
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
- salt
- parsley
- celery
- onion
- bell pepper
- green onion
- andouille sausage
- cayenne pepper
- all purpose flour
- vegetable oil
- garlic
- thyme
- shrimp
- chicken stock
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
- all purpose flour
- celery
- vegetable oil
- andouille sausage
- oregano
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- bay leaf
- bell pepper
- onion
- basil
- cayenne pepper
- paprika
- garlic
- chicken
- chicken broth
Chicken and Conecuh County Sausage Gumbo
- green onion
- celery
- peanut oil
- poblano pepper
- bell pepper
- smoked sausage
- salt
- salt
- cayenne pepper
- bay leaf
- chicken
- all purpose flour
- okra
- light beer
- tomato
- garlic
- black pepper
- thyme
- bay leaf
- garlic
- onion
- onion
- celery
- carrot
- rice
- chicken
- thyme
- chicken stock
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- andouille sausage
- all purpose flour
- thyme
Staple Ingredients
- bell pepper 100%
- salt 100%
- all purpose flour 94%
- onion 94%
- celery 81%
Common Ingredients
- bay leaf 75%
- garlic 75%
- green onion 75%
- cayenne pepper 69%
- thyme 63%
- vegetable oil 63%
Usual Ingredients
- black pepper 56%
- chicken stock 56%
- parsley 50%
- andouille sausage 44%
- filé powder 44%
- okra 44%
- chicken broth 38%
- garlic powder 38%
- rice 38%
- smoked sausage 38%
- tomato 38%
Rarey Ingredients
- chicken 31%
- chicken thigh 31%
- oregano 31%
- paprika 31%