Thanksgiving Recipe Spotlight

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Bailey’s Andouille provided a recipe for Andouille gumbo that families are sure to enjoy.

Ingredients: 1-3 lbs. Chicken, cut up; 1 lb. Bailey’s Andouille, cut into ¼” slices; ¼ c. Vegetable Oil; 3 qts. Hot Water; two 14 oz. cans of Chicken Broth; 1 box Bailey’s Cajun Creole Roux Mix; 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 2 doz. Raw Oysters (optional); and 1 tbsp. Gumbo file.

Directions: In an 8-quart pot, fry chicken and Andouille in oil for 15 minutes. Add hot water and bring to a boil. Mix roux with boiling water from pot until it is soft and smooth. Add roux to pot. Stir in chicken broth, seasoning and spices packets. Add Worcestershire Sauce. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour. If desired, oysters should be added in the last 15 minutes of cooking. Skim excess oil and add gumbo file. Serve over cooked rice. Yields: 8-10 servings.