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Leftover crawfish & sausage means it’s gumbo time #8236132 04/14/21 05:38 PM
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I freaking love good Cajun food, yet somehow I’ve never made a roux before this. Here goes my first attempt at legit gumbo - more pics to follow

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Re: Leftover crawfish & sausage means it’s gumbo time! [Re: MeanGreen85] #8236164 04/14/21 06:03 PM
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Pretty good start there fella. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

Re: Leftover crawfish & sausage means it’s gumbo time! [Re: MeanGreen85] #8236184 04/14/21 06:12 PM
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Re: Leftover crawfish & sausage means it’s gumbo time! [Re: MeanGreen85] #8236226 04/14/21 06:34 PM
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Re: Leftover crawfish & sausage means it’s gumbo time! [Re: MeanGreen85] #8236237 04/14/21 06:42 PM
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Leftover mudbug tails sank quick! Almost didn’t get my camera up in time to snap a pic.

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Heat is off, time to rest with a lid for a bit. I feel like Homer Simpson drooling over donuts waiting on this.

Re: Leftover crawfish & sausage means it’s gumbo time! [Re: MeanGreen85] #8236253 04/14/21 06:56 PM
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Looks tasty,I’m in food

Re: Leftover crawfish & sausage means it’s gumbo time! [Re: MeanGreen85] #8236283 04/14/21 07:17 PM
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No joke my wife tells me this morning that she doesn’t like gumbo. 30 minutes into the roux I get a text from upstairs, “what are you cooking? It smells really good”.

It’s go time. And don’t judge my utensil game.

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Well done Sir.

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cheers food Love Gumbo done right!


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Re: Leftover crawfish & sausage means it’s gumbo time! [Re: MeanGreen85] #8236486 04/14/21 10:08 PM
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Looks awesome. Very nice presentation of a fantastic meal!!

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looks great!

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You did not ruin the roux. That looks legit.


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The roux was beautiful, the gumbo looks great !


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Thanks guys! Not gonna lie the roux was a pain in the [censored]. People don’t lie when they say it takes a good hour of constant attention stir

I used avocado oil. I think the high smoke point helped me keep from burning it a few times. Lots of stirring and lots of heat management.

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I think most people fail at making a proper roux when trying to use an electric stove. Like you said, proper heat management and quick response with gas!!

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Looks awesome. Very nice presentation of a fantastic meal!!




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