Combo Gumbo Recipe

• 3 lb Boiler-fryer chicken
• 2 quart Water
• 1/2 c. Bacon drippings
• 1/2 c. All-purpose flour
• 4 stalk celery, minced
• 2 med Onions, minced
• 1 lrg Green bell pepper, minced
• 2 x Cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 c. Minced fresh parsley
• 2 lb Shrimp
• 1 lb Okra, sliced
• 2 Tbsp. Bacon drippings
• 4 med Tomatoes, peeled/seeded coarsely minced
• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp Warm sauce
• 1 lrg Bay leaf
• 2 tsp Dry whole thyme
• 1/2 tsp Dry whole rosemary
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 1 x Ham hocks
• 1 1/2 c. Cooked ham, cubed
• 4 x Soft shell crabs
• 2 tsp Molasses Juice of 1 large lemon Warm cooked rice Gumbo File', (optional)

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