Red Bean Gumbo
1/4 cup of oil or bacon drippings 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour 1/2 chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup of chopped onions 1/2 cup of chopped parsley 10 cups of ham stock or water 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce 4 cups of cooked canned red beans 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 1 pound of smoked sausage |
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Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat, then stir in flour to make a dark gumbo. This will take 45 minutes. To the gumbo add the onions, bell peppers, green onions and parsley. Slowly add 1 cup of stock. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Then sausage and wine. Stir in pureed beans, salt and hot sauce. Reduce the heat; simmer for 2 hours. |
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