Mahalia Jackson's Okra Gumbo
4 Blue crabs, lg Oil 1 lb Cooked ham, cut in 1" cubes 1/2 lb Chicken gizzards, sliced 2 cn Whole tomatoes (1-lb 12 oz) 2 Onions, lg, diced 5 Celery stalks, diced 2 lb Chicken wings...
Ingredients
- 4blue crabs, lg
- 1/2lbchicken gizzards, sliced
- 2can whole tomatoes (1-lb 12 oz)
- 2onions, lg, diced
- 5celery stalks, diced
- 2lbchicken wings and backs
- 1/4cup sugar
- 11/2 lb beef stew meat, in 1" cubes
Directions
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4 Blue crabs, lg Oil 1 lb Cooked ham, cut in 1" cubes 1/2 lb Chicken gizzards, sliced 2 cn Whole tomatoes (1-lb 12 oz) 2 Onions, lg, diced 5
- 2
Reserve claws and other meaty portions
- 3
Clean shrimp, reserving shells
- 4
Place shrimp shells in deep saucepan with water to cover generously and simmer 30 minutes or longer to make broth
- 5
Pour oil into heavy skillet to depth of 1/8 inch
- 6
Heat and add beef, ham, sausage, gizzards and salt pork
- 7
Saute until lightly browned, stirring occasionally
- 8
Pour meat mixture into large kettle and add 1 can tomatoes and enough strained shrimp broth to cover generously