Quickly to change into a brand new household favourite, this taste-packed sluggish cooker gumbo recipe is a straightforward “dump and go” meal. This gumbo is simple to make within the sluggish cooker with an non-obligatory roux for an genuine Creole taste!
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crockpot gumbo recipe
I am a bit of hesitant to submit this recipe as a result of I do not need to be yelled at by individuals with Cajun and Creole roots…
I am a whole northern lady, so since I haven’t got a household recipe for gumbo or jambalaya handed all the way down to me, I needed to make up my very own.
I caught to custom for many of this dish, however I additionally wished it to be scrumptious and simple, so I hope you discover this gumbo suits all of that
what’s the distinction between jambalaya and gumbo?
Each come from Creole and Cajun roots and have nice similarities, however the principle distinction is how the rice is cooked.
gumbo is a stew served with individually cooked rice, and relying on whether or not it’s Creole or Cajun, it may be golden with out tomatoes (Cajun) or with tomatoes (Creole). p>
jambalaya is cooked with the rice, consider it as a distant cousin to the Spanish paella, with the rice within the pot.
Sometimes, each use a roux, the ‘holy trinity’ of greens (bell pepper, onion, celery) and proteins like hen, shrimp, and sausage.
I will now level out that each gumbo and jambalaya have lots to do with how every household ready it, so these recipes could look fairly totally different to everybody.
however within the spirit of being a giant fan, this northern lady has made her personal crockpot gumbo…
I’ve heard Cajun and Creole cooking many occasions, they are saying “begin with a roux.”
After I set to work on this sluggish cooker gumbo recipe, I did not need to stray too removed from its Creole roots, so on this spirit I put a roux in my sluggish cooker.
cease it, earlier than you go as a result of it sounds difficult, do not do it.
To begin with, the roux I put on this recipe could be very easy and solely provides about 5 minutes. second, you do not have to make the roux, a lot in order that I wrote it as “non-obligatory” within the directions.
however you must put the roux in all the way in which. it not solely provides taste to the dish, however can be added as a thickening agent.
and at this level, in case you’re nonetheless undecided what a roux is, a roux is a combination of fats (on this case, butter) and flour used to make sauces.
Past the roux, this recipe is a superb “dump and go” possibility. Along with making the rice and including the shrimp for the final quarter-hour, you simply toss and stir all the things within the pot and let it work its magic.
so that is what you want…
provides
- Cooker/Gradual Cooker
- chopping board & knife
- typical kitchen equipment reminiscent of measuring cups/spoons, can openers, and enormous spoons
- for the roux, a frying pan and whisker
- crimson bell pepper – diced
- onion: yellow or white onion works, onion shall be diced
- celery stalks – chopped
- diced tomatoes (the big can) – a big can of diced tomatoes (or 2 common dimension), in case you’re not a fan of chunky tomatoes you should use crushed tomatoes
- hen thighs – Boneless and skinless, attempt to not substitute hen breasts right here as they may seemingly get mushy and will not maintain as much as the remainder of the substances
- andouille sausage – Yow will discover these in a package deal, often someplace close to the meats within the package deal, sizes will most likely fluctuate barely, however something round 12-16 ounces ought to work
- shrimp: a pound of medium sized uncooked shrimp, I counsel leaving the shells intact throughout cooking as a result of it’s going to add extra taste to the ultimate dish, you possibly can merely peel the shrimp as you eat it (additionally observe, I I took a little bit of inventive liberty and took the image of the shrimp within the sluggish cooker with all the things else, the shrimp shall be added throughout the previous few minutes)
- cajun seasoning – or creole seasoning, i’ve a very arduous time discovering one thing referred to as creole seasoning the place i reside however discover it simple to seek out cajun, thought this may ring true for others too
- kosher salt – or sea salt, if utilizing desk salt use half the quantity
- dried thyme: if utilizing contemporary, use double the quantity
- hen broth
- minced garlic
- cooked rice for serving – I revisited my submit for learn how to make rice on the stovetop, you’ll make the rice whereas including the shrimp
- butter + flour – if making roux
substances
you will have:
for a whole and detailed ingredient record, scroll to the underside of the web page.
observe: you will see okra in lots of conventional gumbo recipes, it is not simple to seek out contemporary okra the place I reside, maintaining with the Cajun/Creole seasoning above, I did not use it on this recipe. when you’ve got loads of okra, use some!
directions for making gumbo within the crock pot
first the ‘non-obligatory’ roux. To make the roux for this dish, add a skillet to the range and add the butter over medium warmth.
As soon as the butter is totally melted and starting to bubble, add the flour. whisk to mix, it could appear arduous and chunky at first, however hold beating. proceed beating till combination turns into clean, hold beating slowly till roux is darkish brown in shade, about 4 minutes.
take away from warmth, put aside till prepared so as to add to sluggish cooker.
To make the gumbo, add diced crimson bell pepper, onion, celery, diced tomatoes, hen thighs, sliced andouille, Cajun seasoning, salt, thyme, broth and the minced garlic within the pot. and in case you made a roux, add it. don’t add the shrimp but.
stir to mix and cook dinner on low 6-7 hours or excessive 3-4 hours.
over the past quarter-hour of cooking, add the shrimp. I like to recommend leaving the skins on for max taste, however it’s not completely needed.
whenever you add the shrimp, you’ll want to make the rice for serving too!
please observe:
add the shrimp final, for inventive functions I took the photograph of the substances with them within the pot, they are going to be higher in case you add them final.
what do I serve with crockpot gumbo?
Most would think about this a ‘one pot’ meal, however you possibly can actually serve it with French bread or crackers to absorb any additional sauce on the plate!
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peace & love
lauren, the schmidty spouse
