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Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 1 cup vegetable oil

  2. 1 cup flour

  3. 1 1/2 cups chopped onion

  4. 1 cup chopped celery

  5. 1 cup chopped bell pepper s

  6. 1 pound smoked sausage , such as Andouille or Kielbasa, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices

  7. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

  8. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

  9. 3 bay leaves

  10. 6 cups water

  11. 1 pound boneless chicken meat, cut into 1-inch chunks

  12. 1 teaspoon Rustic Rub

  13. 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

  14. 1/2 cup chopped green onion s

  15. 1 tablespoon file powder

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Combine the oil and flour in a large cast-iron or enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Stirring slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 minutes, make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate.

  2. Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and continue to stir for 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted. Add the sausage, salt, cayenne, and bay leaves. Continue to stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the water. Stir until the roux mixture and water are well combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.

  3. Season the chicken with the rub and add to the pot. Simmer for 2 hours.

  4. Skim off any fat that rises to the surface. Remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley, green onions, and file powder.

  5. Remove the bay leaves and serve in deep bowls.

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