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Ingredients
- 1/2 c. oil
- 2/3 c. flour
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 c. green onions
- 1 1/2 tsp. red pepper
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1 chicken, cut up
- 1 pkg. giblets
- smoked sausage (optional)
- 2 1/2 qt. water
- 2 Tbsp. file or at table
Method
- Heat oil.
- Add flour; brown on medium heat.
- Brown slow; stir often.
- Brown until flour is the color of dark chocolate.
- Set aside.
- This is roux; it will still cook.
- Stir often.
- In a large heavy pot, add onions, salt, pepper and meat; you may want to use more spices and add 2 1/2 quarts of cold water.
- Never put roux in hot water; it turns white.
- Let boil on low heat for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
- Just before serving, you can add file if you desire.
