Buffalo Gumbo (serves 12)
My prairie-ized, healthier version of this southern favorite dish, without missing the flavor! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 2 pound package Buffalo Stew Meat
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1 onion, diced
1 14 ounce package Buffalo Andouille Sausage, sliced
1 red pepper, diced
4 celery stalks, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ cup flour
2 quarts chicken stock
24 Shrimp, peeled and de-viened
¾ lb. frozen okra, or fresh if available
1.) Remove stew meat from package, place in colander, rinse and drain completely. Pat dry with a paper towel.
2.) In heavy stock pot over medium high flame, heat 2 tablespoons oil.
3.) Add stew meat and dry seasonings, and sauté until lightly browned.
4.) Remove stew meat from stock pot and set aside.
5.) Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sliced Wild Idea Buffalo Andouille Sausage.
6.) Add onion, red pepper, celery and garlic and sauté until tender.
7.) Remove Andouille and vegetables from stock pot and set aside.
8.) Add the remaining ¼ cup olive oil to the stock pot and heat.
9.) Whisk flour into the oil and continue to whisk for 20 minutes or until roux is dark brown.
10.) Add stew meat, vegetables and their juices back to the pan, stirring to
incorporate.
11.) Add 2 quarts chicken stock and bring to boil.
12.) Cover stock pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour.
13.) Remove from heat, cool and refrigerate.
14.) Before reheating, remove the oil that has formed on the top.
15.) Over medium high heat, reheat gumbo, stirring occasionally.
16.) Let gumbo simmer on medium heat for 1/2 hour.
17.) Increase heat to medium high. Add shrimp and frozen okra and cook for 10
minutes.
18.) Serve gumbo around a scoop of rice in a shallow bowl., and accompany with
warm crusty bread.
Wine Pairing: O Seduction – 2005, Red Wine, from O’Brien Estate Winery – Napa Valley
It’s not just the name that makes it a favorite at our house! This is a cabernet based Bordeaux style wine that offers the deep richness for true cab lovers, but a smooth silky roundness for the softer palate. It has been described as a luscious French kiss – that will leave you wanting more.