Lynn's Leg & Thigh Okra Gumbo
2 lb legs & thighs ( any parts may be used totaling 2 #)
1 1/2 lb fresh okra
1 x fresh large tomato, chopped..(15 oz canned tomatoes may be used..
Drain first and chop...then use the juice in the stock or
water.)
1 lrg onion chopped
2 tbl shortening for frying okra, onions and tomatoes
3 tbl shortening or bacon drippings from that used to fry chicken
2 x -3 TBS plain flour
3 qt water or stock
salt and pepper to taste
Method :
Cut up chicken and dredge with flour mixed with salt and pepper. Fry until brown
. Fry okra, onions and tomatoes . Make a roux in a heavy skillet with 3 TBS of
pan drippings where chicken was fried. Add fried chicken and vegetables. Stir
for a few minutes . Add water, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and allow to
simmer for 2 hours. Serve over hot rice with a nice cold green salad and hot
crusty French bread baguettes.