New Orleans Ham Gumbo Recipe

• 9 Tbsp. shortening or possibly oil
• 7 Tbsp. flour
• 1/2 c. minced onion
• 1/2 c. diced bell pepper
• 1 can tomatoes, pureed in blender (16 ounce.)
• 1 can Spanish style tomato sauce, (15 ounce.)
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp. chili pwdr
• 1/2 tsp celery salt
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp warm red pepper sauce, optional
• 1 1/2 c. sliced fresh okra
• 2 c. cubed cooked ham, 1/2" cubes

Directions