Cooking Instructions
Empty contents into a large pot with 3 quarts of cold water. DISSOLVE THOROUGHLY. Add 2 1⁄2 to 3 lbs. chicken (remove skin and excess fat), Add 2 BAYOU MAGIC BAY LEAVES, 1 lb diced smoked sausage and a 14.5 oz. can of okra (optional). Bring to boil. Reduce to medium heat and simmer, about 1-1/2 hours, until meat is tender. Debone meat (if desired). Serve over steamed rice with a sprinkle of chopped green onion tops and parsley. For hotter and spicer flavor, use BAYOU MAGIC CAJUN SEASONING to taste.
*Cajun tip: For a great taste and presentation, add a teaspoon of file' in bottom of serving bowl, cover file' with rice and add Gumbo
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For SEAFOOD GUMBO: follow above directions omitting sausage. Debone meat (chicken). Add sliced okra (may use fresh, frozen or a 14.5 oz. can) and a 14.5 oz. can of tomatoes. Add desired seafood and simmer for 15 minutes. Follow above serving instructions.
*Cajun tip: Gumbo with oysters, use a small jar of oysters, cut eggplant into oyster size pieces and drop in Gumbo. You can't believe it's not oysters! "Ma how U like Dat"?
