Cajun Cooking #2 The Gumbo

[Thailand032778]

Love it!

:- ) will try it this weekend

[webcajun]

@Thailand032778 ... The longer you cook the roux after adding the water and before adding the meat, the better it is.......Donald

[thesmiths2004]

He cooks his pretty close to how i cook mine. Only difference is a peel the chicken meat off before putting it in there to keep the bones out of it. Also enjoy it with the chicken and some fresh gulf shrimp and blue crab legs in it...

[TheUnicorn4711]

Hey, that looks really good. I'm in Vienna, Austria and looking to try something different in order to impress my girlfriend. My understanding is the basic ingredients are the celery, onions, and bell peppers, the roux, and then smoked meats? And what was contained in the cajun spices? And the cooking oil? Is it olive oil or something for hotter temperatures? Thanks.

[webcajun]

@TheUnicorn4711 ... The roux is very important and the smoked meat give it that Gumbo flavor. Use what ever seasoning you like and regular cooking oil........Donald

[slayerbentedos]

thanx

[webcajun]

@slayerbentedos ... You're welcome.......Donald

[broccolihart1]

Thank you chef for the video...I call all the cooks from Orleans chef because they know how to cook. Now, I needs me one of them snub nosed spoons...lol

[webcajun]

@broccolihart1 ... This is just plain and simply Cajun cooking......Donald

[mbrosset318]

I want to thank you Sir from one Cajun to another. Nice recipe I will take from yours and add to mine God Bless.

[webcajun]

@mbrosset318 ...Cajun cooking is different from one household to the next. Variety is what makes it good....Donald

[thehoosierfortheUK]

@webcajun I'd pay you $100 to cook for me some of your gumbo! That looks De-Lic-ious!

[webcajun]

@thehoosierfortheUK … Very simple to make, anyone could do it……Donald

[medicjimr]

Yum I just put 10 lbs on lol

[webcajun]

@medicjimr ... Cajun cooking would do that to you, no doubt.......Donald

[WithurShield]

Everything is pre-packaged processed junk. So many great recipes are disappearing, as generation after generation become used to the fast, easy and lazy.

[WithurShield]

Everything is pre-made processed junk. So many good old fashion recipes are disappearing as generation after generation become use to the fast and quick.

[WithurShield]

AWESOME!! I have been looking for a good scratch gumbo recipe. I've ask all around, even a friend whose husband was born and raised in Louisiana. He said he doesn't make it and they both suggested Zatarians mix. I've had it before and it was not what I was looking for. I had another friend who was born and raised in New Orleans, and was kind enough to correct me on how to pronounce New Orleans yet did not know how to cook gumbo. So hard to find great grandmas recipes now a days, everything is p

[webcajun]

@WithurShield ...What you see in the video is the real deal, even cooked by a real Cajun. LOL......Donald

[petrosspetrosgali]

@webcajun Well, yeah!!! But in the Lafayette area we there is a difference between gratain and gradou...gradou id the crud at the bottom of the pot that makes the gravy...My Mon mon always said gradou means crud. And heres a hint at where we come from...we use the word fon fon...

[10ga]

Donald, I like the way you're living my friend. I'm from east Tennesse but I'm known as the guy who can cook some good cajun food up in my part of the hills. I guess it's because I like it so much. I wanted to ask you about your roux, I use butter and flour instead of oil, Have you tried butter and is there a reason you don't like it? I was also considering using some bacon grease to make a roux, what's your thoughts? Thanks for your videos, I really enjoy them.......10ga

[webcajun]

@10ga ...I was taught to use cooking oil and flour to make a Roux. I've never used butter or hog lord but I don't see why it wouldn't work just as well. What ever taste best for you is the way to go.......Donald

[petrosspetrosgali]

Gratain literally means SKIN

[webcajun]

@petrosspetrosgali ...It's the good stuff on the bottom that make the gravy. Little skin, onion, pepper, seasoning........Donald

[SidneyBou]

Don't you need rice with that???

[webcajun]

@SidneyBou ...You sure do......Donald

[peacelovehippychick]

i can almost smell it! YUM!

[webcajun]

@peacelovehippychick ...Had some for supper last night.....Donald

[Snakehunter0930]

I love your videos!!! Im from Kentucky and I have some really good friends from Lake Charles Louisiana and we have been talkin about about cajun food so I decided to look some stuff up. I think Im gonna try this.

[webcajun]

@Snakehunter0930 ... it's some good eating, especially when it's cold outside. Glad you like the videos......Donald

[MaryColwell1]

Thank you Donald another FANTASTIC video, keep it on

Gregory

[webcajun]

@MaryColwell1 ... glad you enjoyed and you're welcome.........Donald

[KentuckyRebels]

Donald, what kind of bread do you eat the gumbo with, biscuits, reg bread or cornbread/ corn cakes? I prefer cornbread or corn cakes. Also, I think tea, lemonaid, wine or bourbon to drink. I have heard some people have use wine or bourbon in there gumbo, but I think that would kill the favor. What do you think?

[webcajun]

@KentuckyRebels ... A bake n serve roll right out the oven is pretty good. I usually don’t drink anything with the gumbo but if I would guess it would be water. Never use bourbon or wine when cooking. I rather drink it. lol .......Donald

[J102947]

@KentuckyRebels - Garlic French Bread

[J102947]

@KentuckyRebels - alcohol in gumbo is dumb, drink it don't cook it.

[KentuckyRebels]

@J102947  OK

[ikeepitreal10123]

Thanks for posting this viedo. This was awesome. Love the wood burning stove. im going to get one.

[webcajun]

@ikeepitreal10123 ... a wood stove sure is nice to sit around during the winter. One of the best things to relieve stress.........Donald

[lillypad3320]

can you make a cajun cooking jambalaya recipe video please?

[webcajun]

@lillypad3320 ... I may do one this winter........Donald

[mybudjc]

Some Gumbo??? what happened to the okra?? Gumbo is supose to have Okra in it. That is like having a chocolate cake without the chocolate. This is a fake!!!

[webcajun]

@mybudjc ... okra is good in a gumbo but it is optional......Donald

[BigDuke757]

I made this last month with a little less heat , and it turned out great. This is almost like watching a show from the cookin cajun with Justin Wilson many years ago. Please keep up the good work.

[webcajun]

@BigDuke757 ... glad your Gumbo turned out good. Next time use shrimp and crab instead of the chicken. You talk about good........Donald

[ELHIEGER1]

Donald, I made this and the Roux, and it turned out great. That was my first time ever having Gumbo. The only modifications were Pepperoni and Turkey Kielbasa.

[webcajun]

@ELHIEGER1 ... a Roux is like bacon, makes anything taste good. lol.....Donald

[perrodegoya]

Hey, man! Where is the okra? If ain' got okra it ain' gumbo!

[webcajun]

@perrodegoya ... okra is optional at my house. LOL......Donald

[perrodegoya]

Hey, man! Where is the okra? If ain' got okra it ain' gumbo!

[ayinainsoph]

Wow that looks great. Thanks for sharing with us. I look forward to more cooking videos. :)

[webcajun]

@ayinainsoph ... may make a couple more cooking videos this year. Glad you enjoyed........ Donald

[marshallhenderson81]

That looks so so delicious! Wow, I cant even replicate that! Guess you cant copy the original! Hope to have your gumbo some day!

[webcajun]

@marshallhenderson81 ... give a try, it's real easy to make. Shrimp and crab makes a good gumbo as well...... Donald

[widesargassticmee]

great vid,,,Wanna go on vacay in the bayou and meet guys like these

What does "Alash pah" mean?

[webcajun]

@widesargassticmee ... loshepa means "good bye"........ Donald

[dumb7890]

throw a big pot in the valcano and 'aaaaa' it goes to sleep

[webcajun]

@dumb7890 ...LOL.......  Donald

[dumb7890]

throw a pot of that in the valcano and 'aaaaa' it goes to sleep

[onegrams]

I can smell it by just watching this video... thanks for sharing.... Keep the videos a comming.... Love them... ^5

[webcajun]

@onegrams ... thanks....... Donald

[traptfan777]

Oh man i love gumbo now it's 11:00 pm here and you are making me hungry LOL Thanks for the awesome vid you are a great man i love to watch youre vids.

[webcajun]

@traptfan777 ... cook one up this weekend........ Donald

[ThanksgivingWalk]

Child, you done got my mouth a watering something fierce!

Once again, another very enjoyable video. Keep them coming.

Take care now you hear.

[webcajun]

Made a big Gumbo yesterday and will be having leftovers today. It sure hits the spot........ Donald

[Aliek79]

Hi love your videos, i just wanted to know about how much water did you put in?

[webcajun]

You want to add enough water to at least cover the meat. You can also add water during cooking if necessary. It's like making a soup......... Donald

[MagicMan1104]

you are making my tummy growl !!!!!!!!!!!

[webcajun]

It tasted better than it looked.......... Donald

[JBL3470]

Awsome as always Donald hope you and yours had a great thanksgiving.

[webcajun]

We sure did, in fact because of work schedules we had two. Hope your was good too.......... Donald

[zitpluck]

Hello Donald

The onions that you freeze, do they go a bit softer in your cooking once they thaw out whilst cooking or do they keep there firmness like a fresh cut onion?

Cheers

Mark

[webcajun]

Hey Mark ... I fry my onions to wilt em down so I really couldn't answer that. If I had to guess, I don't think they would be as firm. Anything freash is better IMHO....... Donald

[batalan80]

I really enjoy watching your videos, educational yet entertaining, thanks for sharing your knowledge. Keep up the good work.

[webcajun]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed ......... Donald

[dogsouth]

I gotta have some okra and shrimp in mine ;)

[webcajun]

Okra, shrimp and smoked sausage makes a good gumbo.......... Donald

[Rdrake1413]

I enjoy your videos very much. There are the best gardening videos I have seen. They are informative and funny. I always look forward to seeing the updates. Thanks so much for the time you put into them and bringing then to us. Robert Drake

[webcajun]

Hey Robert ... glad you enjoy the videos, I have fun shooting them. The best part is making new friends along the way.......... Donald

[Rdrake1413]

@webcajun I have some videos of my tractor and my garden. Not as nice as yours but if get a chance I hope you will check them out. Thanks Robert

[webcajun]

Just watched em all and subscribed...... Donald

[echoman101]

ive been waiting for this video to come out! i cant wait till my first batch of gumbo. thanks for showing me how easy it is.

[webcajun]

Let me know how it turns out. The juice should be thin like a soup........ Donald

[dimeofarms]

Great video Donald! Your videos get better and better all the time. Truly enjoy watching them.

[webcajun]

Thanks Anthony ....... Donald

[hitmhard]

Great video, looks really good!

Whats that you were cracking open at 8:23?? lol

[webcajun]

A can of seasoning??? ....... Donald

[ironhead41]

after research, i didnt realize there is a difference between cajun and creole cooking a gumbo.....cajun using a roux and creole using okra to thickin the stew.....ive always used okra....i will try this with a roux.....i hope this answers some of the questions you are gettin on your text comments....great job...

[webcajun]

Well it isn't that easy ... when I added the chicken I could have added Okra as well even though it already had roux. Lots of folks say the roux or okra is simply a thickening agent which they are ... but they both add flavor which is much more important in my opinion....... Donald

[SevereIDAHO]

Great video Don. The gumbo looks absolutely fantastic. I will have to try your recipe cause I have never had gumbo and it looks delicious. The gumbo is mostly meat and sauce right? Seems like the only veggies are the trinity. Reason I ask was cause I was thinking of adding maybe some potato chunks or something like that. Well, It is truly great to watch your videos. Have a great day Don. -gerrit

[webcajun]

Avoid the potatoes for now, that'll make the sauce / juice much too thick and turn it into a stew. Try it with just the Roux first, it should look like a dark soup....... Donald

[Tembila2]

What's the point in calling it gumbo if you don't use okra? Gumbo means okra! :3

[webcajun]

What's the point of calling it a hamburger when it contains no ham? Okra is optional in Gumbo.

[JollyMunkie]

That looked great. They call it a hamburger as it originated in Hamburg, Germany.

[jstrunck]

Mercy Sakes Mr. Donald,

Your Gumbo is raking me over the coals!

Looks Dang GOOD!!

Take Care,

John

[webcajun]

Hey John ... now I know where the saying "slaving over a hot stove" came from........ Donald

[1DRock37167]

Thats a nice Shintoku knife Donald, I would be lost without mine.

So you dont debone the chicken before you put it back in, interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[webcajun]

You can debone the chicken. You can also buy boneless chicken. Guess it all depends on how you feel that day. Gumbo is good any way you do it....... Donald

[WoundedEgo]

Dang, that looks yummy.

[webcajun]

Give it try, it's real easy....... Donald

[ncpoet]

I'll definitely try your recipe, Donald! My mouth was watering like crazy watching that pot of gumbo!

[webcajun]

You got me listening to Haiku and I'll have you cooking like a real cajun.  There may be hope for both of us...... Donald

[ivankinsman]

Good one, Donald. In fact, so good I will be making it today!

Can you give me more detail on the roux? Can I substitute this with cranberry jelly?

Anyway, good eating...

[webcajun]

Cranberry jelly in a gumbo? Not in Louisiana, that would be illegal. Make the roux it's really easy and gives the gumbo it's flavor........ Donald

[Octahoney]

That looked amazing! Does gumbo have okra in it normally or does it depend on the recipe? I do not know too much about cajun cooking, so im a little curious. :):)

[webcajun]

Okra is something you can add to it or leave out. Guess it all depends on what mood you're in....... Donald

[justmom66]

god this looks so good! although I dont think my ulcers could handle all that hot pepper =[

[webcajun]

It's really not that hot. Just back off the pepper and you'll be fine....... Donald

[jokersbrat2007]

hey donald, can you use venison for that kinda gumbo? just wondering cause that looked pretty good. Its whitetail season up here and I was wondering if I could cut up a let roast for that ??

[webcajun]

You sure can use deer. We make gumbos using duck, squirrel, dove, quail seafood, with or without okra, also a combination of any of the above. Don't forget the Roux........ Donald

[baddogonline]

Looks like it's good...

[webcajun]

It is and even better the next day........ Donald

[Hobohube]

Thank you Don. I appreciate you sharing and showing your knowledge.

[webcajun]

Really a simple dish that taste so good....... Donald

[cheesestr4wz]

Woooo Weeee!!!

Wooo LaLa !!!!

5 *****

[webcajun]

That's what I said when I took the first bite....... Donald

[MadBadVoodo]

Love the vid man!

Five Stars!!

[webcajun]

Thanks........ Donald

[ironhead41]

smells good......where's the okra? gumbo is not complete without cut okra....or have i been makin it wrong?...

[webcajun]

Okra is good but you got to change the taste every now and then........ Donald

[500passwords]

when are they gonna invent smellavision .lol

looking good donald :)

5 stars from 500

[webcajun]

Maybe next time I'll trap some of the smell in a jar and send it to you....... Donald

[500passwords]

no donald . put some gumbo in that jar . ( insert cajun word here ) :)

[webcajun]

I read somewhere that a local chef would send a gallon of gumbo to the pope every month. Pope loved it....... Donald

[CajunBadVoodoo]

I heard that cold pop being opened boy,,, you best not be holdin out on us now,,,

[webcajun]

Diet drink of course..... Donald

[mrtilley66]

Wow that looks good,I would love to ride to southern La. to be a food taster on your next pot.lol

[webcajun]

Come on down...... Donald

[svtcontour]

Looks awesome. I'm going to make this tonight ! :)

[webcajun]

Let me know how it comes out.......  Donald

[IKLIPTIC]

Keep the videos comin, Gotta love it.

[webcajun]

Thanks...... Donald

[DemonicDemolition]

Meh jack, you made me hungry for gumbo. Sa'Cest Bon yea !

[webcajun]

It's even better the next day....... Donald