CHICKEN GUMBO - Manitoba Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) spicy smoked pork sausage (eg Chorizo)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) canola oil
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
• 3-4 lbs chicken pieces, bone in, skin on (eg drumsticks, thighs)
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 1 cup (250 ml) flour
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 4 clove garlic, minced
• 8 cups (2 L) chicken stock
• 4 cups (1 L) water
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp (10 ml) dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper
• 1/2 lb (225 g) okra, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 bunch green onions, green parts only, thinly sliced
• Louisiana style hot sauce to taste
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) hot cooked rice per person