Husband's Grandmother's Shrimp Gumbo Recipe
"Here's an old-school gumbo with shrimp, sausage, bacon, okra, the holy trinity, and a roux that is painstakingly stirred and cooked into a warm chocolate color, to deepen and enrich the flavor. Serve this over hot cooked rice...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound smoked sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices
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1/4 pound bacon, chopped
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2 cups chopped okra
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1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups chopped onion
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1/2 cup chopped green onions
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2/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
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2/3 cup finely chopped celery
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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2 cups water
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salt to taste
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ground black pepper to taste
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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6 cups water
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2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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