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New Orleans Gumbo

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 green onions, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fine parsley
• 1 quart cut-up okra
• 1/2 can tomato paste
• 1 tomato paste can of water
• 1 (18 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
• 1 lb. crabmeat
• 1 lb. shrimp
• 1 cup diced cooked ham
• 1 cup diced, cooked chicken
• 1 jar oysters (optional)

Directions:

1. In a 10-inch frying pan melt the shortening. Add the onions, celery and peppers. Cook for 3 minutes. Add parsley and cook for 2 minutes. Add okra, reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.

2. Pour all frying pan ingredients into a Dutch oven and add tomato paste and water, stirring frequently. Add 4 cups water and the tomatoes and cook for 30 minutes.

3. Add all the meats and cook for 20 to 25 minutes more, stirring frequently. Serve over hot, cooked rice.

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New Orleans Gumbo KJ Kitchens

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