Okra Freezer Gumbo Starter |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 110 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Tasty make ahead mix makes gumbo day a snap! Use with my Shrimp and Okra Gumbo for gumbo or your own recipe. Either way, the veggies are all prepared for you in this recipe so you can skip some time and steps when preparing your gumbo. HTH Ingredients:
5 lbs fresh okra |
6 medium onions, diced |
2 green bell peppers, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
4 celery ribs, chopped |
15 ounces tomato sauce |
4 bay leaves |
1 tablespoon salt (to taste) |
1 tablespoon black pepper |
Directions:
1. Rinse okra well. Let dry completely. Slice into 1/2 inch rounds, discarding the stem portion. Dice and chop remaining vegetables.
2. Place all ingredients in a roasting pan and cook covered at 300 degrees.
3. After one hour uncover and stir. Recover and cook another hour.
4. Cool completely and spoon into 4 one pint freezer containers.
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