Gumbo with Andouille Sausage

Instructions

1. 1

   Make dark roux: heat Vegetable Oil in heavy pot over medium, whisk in All-Purpose Flour constantly until chocolate brown (20-25 min).

   ⏲️ Roux development

   ✓ Checkpoint: Deep brown color, nutty aroma, no raw flour smell

   💡 Chef's Tip: Stir continuously; lower heat if smoking
2. 2

   Add Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Celery to roux. Cook 5 minutes until softened.

   ⏲️ Vegetables softening

   ✓ Checkpoint: Onions translucent, holy trinity fragrant
3. 3

   Brown sliced Andouille Sausage in separate skillet, then add to pot with Okra, Chicken Stock, Cayenne Pepper. Simmer 90 minutes.

   ⏲️ Gumbo simmering

   ✓ Checkpoint: Sausage plump, okra tender, broth thickened