Ingredients
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⅓ cup vegetable oil
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⅓ cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups water
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¾ pound smoked sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced
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1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken
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2 cups sliced okra
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1 cup chopped onion
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½ cup chopped green bell pepper
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½ cup chopped celery
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
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Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour to form a thick paste until smooth, about 3 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the flour turns a dark reddish-brown roux, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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Pour water into a slow cooker.
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Stir in the roux, sausage, chicken, okra, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
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Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours.
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Skim off fat with a spoon.
Tips
The magazine version of this recipe uses 1 cup okra and adds 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 447 | Calories |
| 33g | Fat |
| 13g | Carbs |
| 24g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 447 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 33g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 44% |
| Cholesterol 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium 1083mg | 47% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin C 21mg | 24% |
| Calcium 69mg | 5% |
| Iron 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium 461mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
