N’Gina’s Gumbo

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cayenne
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 4 cups rendered chicken or bacon fat
• 4 cups flour
• 4 large onions (diced)
• 2 bunches celery (diced)
• 4 green bell peppers (seeded and diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 large chicken (cut into 12 pieces)
• 4 pounds fresh andouille sausage (cut into coins)
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves only)
• 6 quarts chicken stock
• 10 bay leaves
• 4 tablespoons Creole spices (recipe above)
• 2 cups sliced fresh okra (when in season)
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Filé Powder