Ingredients
- 4 garlic (cloves)
- 2 okra
- 1 rice
- 3 cup water
- 2 cup chicken
- 12 oz smoked sausage links
- 1 cup onion
- 3/8 cup cooking oil
- 1/2 cup green pepper
- 1/2 cup celery
- 3/8 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper (red)
For roux, in a heavy 2 quart saucepan stir together flour and oil till smooth. Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir constantly about 15 minutes more or till a dark, reddish brown roux forms. Cool.
In a 3 1/2, 4, 5, or 6 quart crockery cooker place water. Stir in roux. Add sausage, chicken, okra, onion, green pepper, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 10-12 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Skim off fat.
Serve over rice. Makes 6 servings.