The Secret To Making The Perfect Gumbo

[@trishestes5190]

Thank youfor NO distracting music!! I can hear you plain and clearly. Yumm.

[@MissDiamondP1]

I love Gumbo! I want to make some myself. Watching the videos are sooo annoying because of the comments from some Native Louisiana folks complaining and criticizing! Lol even people who make gumbo faithfully will tell you that there’s a lot of different variations to the traditional recipe. It’s okay to make your own version just as long as you enjoy. Keep at it Matt! ❤

[@jojuancarey1547]

Yeah but its just some shit you just dont do like smoked paprika now i know everyone has their own version n this was trash in sorry n i fucks with his videos

[@neecynae4384]

For the ones saying they don’t like the okra slime, you could just cook the okra down some in a separate pan (with a little bit of oil) to reduce most of the slime ❤

[@bobtehdinosaur]

Thank you for this. I like the taste of okra, but the slimey texture is just off-putting for me. I'm glad to know there's a way to reduce it!

[@neecynae4384]

@@bobtehdinosaur you are welcome!

[@chuckfarley5415]

My opinion… Any real gumbo, the okra is dam near melted away, same with the peppers and oinions

[@ellenkomp3637]

Yeah, I learned from a cajun cookbook to cook the okra down in the roux until it releases its gummy stuff, it's what makes it gumbo! People don't get it and try to add the okra later, that's not the way! Only very fresh okra works, although I've done it with frozen in a pinch. Nice demo on making the roux here though.

[@IslenoGutierrez]

That’s common knowledge in south Louisiana where I’m from. A little trick that works also is add a cap full of vinegar to the okra while it’s cooking and it helps pull the slime out even better. Or you can just fry it down until the slime comes out without the vinegar if you don’t want a lil zing in your gumbo. We buy several pounds of fresh okra when it’s in season, cut it up and fry it down until the slime is out of it and then fill ziplock freezer bags full of it and put them in the freezer. That way you just pull out a bag of deslimed, ready made okra to add to your gumbos or other foods we make like smothered okra and tomatoes with shrimp and smoked sausage over white rice for example.

[@quiqui5793]

I’m from Louisiana and I approve this recipe 💯 🔥🔥🔥

[@allieandbo]

Say bruh, you did a fine job. New Orleanian and caterer here and we're obviously very passionate about our cuisine so please don't take the critiques to heart. I did chuckle at the comment about us coming at you in the comments...lol. I'm not like that though. Do your thing. Make it your own and if you enjoy the end product then that's all that matters. If you want advice just ask. Love your channel bruh.

[@rucrazybubba9805]

I’ve seen lots of people make gumbo different ways well I was taught to make roux when I was 12 years old and now I’m 67 years old,I still make it every chance I get.Everyone knows as my mother told me if the roux not good the gumbo not good.My mom taught me but not my sister at 12,I would say to myself why I always have to make it,45 minutes on my feet my mom had a plan cause if she taught me she knew she would have gumbo the rest of her life yes she did until 97 years old.RIP MRS.CELINAROBERTS her pride came from Louisiana born n raised.Thank you for teaching me love honor and respect mama #HAPPYMOTHERSDAY and Thank you for introducing me to the best husband in the world 🌎 we we’re together 38 years and now he resting with you.#RONALDDIETZ my love for you will never end.

[@IslenoGutierrez]

I’m from south Louisiana and when I evacuate out of state because of a hurricane, I teach all sorts of out-of-state people how to make a gumbo.

[@samrw80]

Lol love that you said "...other than dealing with the comments from the folks from Louisiana" 😂

[@IslenoGutierrez]

He knows us folk from Louisiana take the authenticity of our cuisine seriously, that’s why.

[@sherritaylor3114]

LOOKING GOOD. Folks gumbo is the roux and the trinity...anything thing else is to your preference. No rules just in enjoy. Alot of times the true new Orleans flavors are hard to find.

[@vikingirl7849]

So true, the trinity and roux is the soul of gumbo. I make my momma’s recipe and I love it more than any I’ve ever had. She was from South central Los Angeles lol

[@shaunwalker6651]

Hi, Mr. MAKE IT HAPPEN, Southern woman at heart FLORIAN parents. I was taught how to make gravy the same way. I'm making this dish for Xmas and your peach dump cobbler for dessert. Thank for the Idea It just going to be my husband, son and me. Yes I made your biscuit, egg and sausage casserole for breakfast.😋😋😋😋. Drop the folk, napkin, I usually don't go back for second. My husband and son love it, my son is autistic and don't like eggs and he enjoy it. So thank you, Have a MERRY Xmas and a safe and Happy New Year 😊

[@ericanelson1461]

Mr. Make It Happen your gumbo looks great man.. You putting all the ingredients together was great.. Your veggies, chicken broth, creole, and sauce was great..

[@nancynevels2238]

I wish I Had a Bowl of that right now,that looks absolutely delicious!!!👍👍❤️❤️🙏🙏😮😮😂😂🤩🤩🤗🤗🎊🎊💕

[@caseyhafer2550]

I never understood why some people have a problem with okra. Its such an...inoffensive vegetable on its own and to me its what gives gumbo its unique hearty texture that envelops the rice. Anyway great recipe!

[@sinverrette9803]

Some people just don't like it or know how to cook it. I don't put it in mine. I'm just not a fan of okra. All it does anyway is thicken the roux up..

[@IslenoGutierrez]

I’m from southeast Louisiana and I love okra in a gumbo. One of my best gumbos is a shrimp okra gumbo and my seafood okra gumbo is next level. But not everyone loves okra so preference is personal. Gumbos developed as a class of soupy stews in Louisiana over the centuries and some gumbos don’t have okra while some do. This comes from the okra being seasonal. Okra is a summer vegetable and before refrigeration, okra was not available mostly in the winter (some did dry it, but its texture was not the same and not preferred) so during the winter months, gumbos would not have okra in them and filé (ground sassafras leaf herb) would take its place. The most important step in adding okra to a gumbo is to pull the slime out first. I do this by frying it down in a pot in large batches until there’s no slime and I freeze it in gallon size ziplock freezer bags, all ready made for making a pot of okra gumbo or other south Louisiana dishes like smothered okra and tomatoes with shrimp and smoked sausage when cravings call for it.

[@gloriasykes9279]

It's Sunday morning here in DC and raining. So, I could use a bowl of gumbo. It looks good.

[@JBae57]

Great job! This is exactly how I make my Gumbo except for the okra! (LOL! ) But growing up my Mom and Granny always made the seafood version which I am not a fan of so I learned how to make the chicken and sausage version and I tolerate the shrimp for my husband.(LOL!) I am from Louisiana and Gumbo is whatever makes you happy! Everyone has their own recipe and that is fine. There are so many variations of Gumbo from people all over the south not just Louisiana, it is whatever is good to you and your family!! Happy Holidays to you and yours, keep up the good work!!

[@SaRo-r8j]

I made this tonight and it was off the chain. My entire family loved it and said “mom this is the best gumbo you’ve made”. Wrong it’s the FIRST gumbo I’ve made. Thank you so much for all the amazing dishes you cook.

[@dezicoby8810]

My husband and I made this last night and Oh my goodness it was absolutely delicious!! Followed the recipe exactly!! Best gumbo I’ve ever tasted hands down ❤❤❤

[@elizabethhiggins5584]

Looks amazing!! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!! ❤

[@Shelly_Dee]

Looks delicious I never had or made gumbo now I am going to try it

[@beautifulsurprise9424]

It’s amazing. If you do it right you’re going to love it.

[@summerhodges46]

You’re right about the comments from ppl from Louisiana. I’m from Louisiana and I squinted all the way through this video 😂🤣 looks good.

[@vetgirl71]

🙄

[@summerhodges46]

@@vetgirl71 😝

[@glenntriplett]

Gumbo looks Delicious 😋 and Tasty 🤤, Happy Holidays and Blessings 👍🏻👍🏻

[@av40229]

I just made this last night. Very good young man.

[@andrewpage9600]

I live in South Louisiana and can say this is in fact a gumbo. I was afraid you were going to put some tomato in it, which would make it not a gumbo. I don't put W sauce in mine but I know people that do. Nice demo.

[@IslenoGutierrez]

I don’t want to come off as being rude, but I have in-depth knowledge about this topic and I have to say that what you said about tomatoes not belonging in a gumbo is wrong. No offense. The original gumbos in Louisiana were from New Orleans and its surrounding area and contained okra, tomatoes and either chicken or seafood or both and sometimes contained chaurice (also known as “hot sausage” or “hot link” or New Orleans style chorizo). Tomatoes are still a staple in many styles of gumbos in the Greater New Orleans region, especially seafood gumbo (some gumbos in the region don’t have tomatoes however) and in some places in the Acadiana region some folks put tomatoes in some gumbos (although in much of Acadiana tomatoes are not used in a gumbo). . So you can prefer no tomatoes in a gumbo, that’s fine and acceptable. But to say tomatoes don’t belong in gumbo is just historically and factually wrong. Again, no offense. It should be fine by you if someone preferred tomatoes in a gumbo all the same.

[@annmajek5203]

Oh the roux is nice!!! Great job Matt❤

[@BBQROCKSTAR178]

Brother man haters, gonna hate. Your gumbo looks spot on. Don’t listen to the naysayers in the comments. If they could do better, they would. But they can’t. So don’t worry about it.

[@billflowers6739]

Ad a large spoon full of potato salad in your bowl of gumbo, will take it to the next level!!

[@readinzession1308]

LOVED "NO FLAVA LEFT BEHIND" YA DOING GREAT BROTHA, BETTER THAN SOME OF THE SOUTHERNS

[@beautifulsurprise9424]

It is possible to eliminate all the slime that is caused by using okra in your gumbo by cooking it in a separate container and drying out all the slime prior to adding it to the gumbo. I never liked gumbo with okra due to the slime it produces until I realized the slime can be cooked out first. Now, it’s a staple in my gumbo but the slime has to be cooked out first.

[@lgaines4086]

It's not slimy in the gumbo

[@beautifulsurprise9424]

@@lgaines4086 the gumbo I had with okra that wasn’t cooked prior to was extremely slimy but I know the could come down to preparation and maybe the person who made the gumbo with okra didn’t know what they were doing. Going forward I gotta cook the slime out of mine because I don’t want to chance it.

[@msredbone74]

Sauté them in some oil, olive oil, or vegetable oil and let them cool before putting them in your gumbo. When I do make the okra one I sauté mine in bacon grease.

[@christyhill376]

I'm making this today!! LOOKS AWESOME!!

[@berrywhite9791]

I'll have to make some before Christmas.

[@Anyakolokol]

Super nice looking dish. It usually looks muddy and blah but yours looks delicious! I love gumbo❤

[@Love_Dump]

I had duck gumbo one time, and it was delicious. I don't even like duck, but this was absolute fire!

[@elizabethmcnair7627]

So learned something new…to precook the meats except of course for the shrimp.

[@OthieLytle]

We making Gumbo for Christmas dinner just leaving out the seafood 😊

[@ImThatHeat]

I use butter instead of oil for my roux. Better taste

[@vaquero1117]

Me too 😊

[@cello3544]

Whenever I make gumbo, I just use my saved bottom brown from my fried chicken and pork chops I cooked. Easy roux for me!

[@brandonbrame1171]

It's going down tomorrow!!!

[@kiabeetv9784]

i made gumbo for thanksgiving i make a seafood stock wit dried shrimp lobster shell crablegs garlic celery carrots onion green onion bay leaves parsley ginger n W sauce n shrimp bullion and add it after my roux definitely elevates the dish

[@franzmuller3396]

In my Swabian kitchen I use butter for the Roux

[@buck91hunter]

Wow, made this tonight (2nd time making gumbo), and holy crap. I get the hype now. Didn’t have cajun seasoning so pulled out the Meat Church Holy Voodoo seasoning for the gumbo and chicken searing. Turned out 🔥🔥🔥!!

[@belindajackson3262]

I just made this and it is Delicious!!! Thank You so much, I will be subscribing 😊❤

[@kikiwade1]

Jasmine or basmati rice and fried cornbread

[@marjorielouis204]

Hmm, Hmm, good. I am having a family reunion next Sunday. I know what to cook now. Thanks for sharing.

[@AmericaCirclingTheDrain]

Checked the ingredient list before watching to see if there's okra. My grandmother made a killer gumbo (a recipe she took to the grave with her 😡). I've had some good gumbos since her passing, but none quite like hers. In comparing the various gumbos, I've learned that they really need okra to be delicious.

[@ladygreer9323]

Hello Mr Make it Happen.. Another one!! Good ole' Gumbo. Thanks for your rendention of Gumbo. Looks bomb. Enjoy! 💣🐞🤗🤤❤️

[@TrinaGarrett-xq3hk]

I make gumbo for every Christmas. I was taught by my grands who were from Louisiana. Roux needs to be dark chocolate or ion want it. Dungeonous crab is a game changer. I make my gumbo with dungeonous crab, chicken, shrimp, and hot saugeges. Delicious and better than what they serve in the French Quarters.

[@yolandaallman8247]

I have only used blue crab in my gumbo, but I will definitely try it with the dungess crab as it is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

How about some leftover turkey in the gumbo? This would be perfect to make for those I-don’t-feel-like-cooking days. I’d make a hefty batch to freeze.

[@belindawilliams4915]

My mom does this! She makes gumbo for New Year's and freezes some in separate bags, then takes a bag or two out and adds cooked meat to it to make a meal.

[@ytrbro1041]

that looks real good,

[@sheilahtaylor3005]

Great gumbo, i put my chicken &sausage while cooking the gumbo. Bone in ...makes a difference. ❤

[@lizbauer6968]

Do you have a discount code for your spices you sell? 😊

[@darniataylor7749]

There's always more than one way of doing things. This recipe has some similarities to my family's recipe, we might try it.🤷🏾‍♀️

[@krystalynkersey]

This looks good, I only use sausage and chicken and add gumbo file to it.

[@trabbipaul]

Hello Matt. If I understand correctly, okra is used to thicken the dish. Does it have to be pure or can you also use starch. I can get okra here at the local Turkish shop. Greetings from germany

[@krystlefitzgerald2244]

Looks so delicious 😋🔥🔥👍

[@l.chanellegodfrey1444]

But at the end of the day, it's all about how you like your roux. Look at the color of his roux. Some of us gumbo makers' roux is darker than than that. So the taste will be different and therefore IMO its a preference.Notice he said "the color you like "

[@GumboLaLa]

NOLA native. Good job but I hate okra 😂. My family loves to eat gumbo with a side of potato salad. My dad use to just add it straight to the bowl.

[@bstitely]

My mom, from Church Point, LA, didn't really care for okra either, we always used filé as a thickener instead. (It's sassafras leaves, nice flavor).

[@TheGreatEasy]

I love this channel but being from south lousiana I feel like I’m abt to be pissed off lol

[@MsKiwikay]

You know what? I totally get that!

[@97Ant]

Facts lmao

[@heathermiller8058]

Same

[@prohdusah]

100%

[@ilabelona9807]

😂 Same! Everyone has there variations, even here in Louisiana.

[@gigigennaro3303]

Many ways to make gumbo. Some are family recipes. "This is the way WE do it" kinda thing. Cajun grandaddy used turtle, duck, gator, crawfish and the likes. What i don't like is slime. I fry okra in oil til the slime is gone. Then dump it in. 🎉

[@valerieneal2747]

My father used to fry his okra too with a little cornstarch and cornmeal to cut down on the slime. I still use his method and it works very well.

[@michaelc.1710]

I’m British and having my first go at proper gumbo right now. I had it in Michigan about 10 years ago and really liked it. I thought I’d been making it ever since but from watching a few videos, I think I’ve more been making a Cajun fish soup type thing. Got a bit scared doing the roux. I’m used to making bechamel or white sauses but never anything that dark! I’m not sure you can buy okra here so I left that out. I did put tomatoes in because the first recipe I looked at said to (I found this video halfway through cooking!), have I ruined it? PS Worcestershire is pronounced wus-ter-sher. I’d strongly recommend a trip to New Road to watch Worcestershire play cricket if you ever get to visit England (even though I’m a Lancashire fan) 🏏

[@runs3492]

Looks delicious 👍

[@shantayeprice5159]

Wow,, can't wait to try this recipe!

[@shantayeprice5159]

This looks a of faster than the humble I've tried to make-up I normally buy the roux in the packet though. You have really got to love cooking. It's really a high-profile these videos took me though because they make it look so easy-to-use. Ok think okay that looks like it'll take an hour or an hour in a half-hour then it's like 4 hours later and it feels like I'm in the pot. Your recipes have never disappointed though- thanks for sharing your gift with the world.

[@sharonperry6161]

Looks good as always. Do you have a recipe for gumbo collard greens?

[@Joemnc]

Looks so good!

[@lorrainerudolph2401]

I literally just made my first pot yesterday exactly like this before I even saw the video that’s crazy 😭😭😭😭😭

[@pageray23]

My question is do you not put any seasoning in your roux??

[@milanimorales2645]

I think I’ve only had gumbo a few times ever. I am having Progresso can soup gumbo rn. I was just curious how close I was to real gumbo. I’m sure your gumbo is much better than progresso’s.

[@simplywandaful5889]

Heyyy Matt happy Sunday MMIH 💕. Why the La folks on yo neck like this 😂. You clearly said your recipe …anywho 👉🏽🥣 plz

[@N.California]

Great descriptors for the color at each stage of the rue cooking process. "Blond, coffee w/too much cream, peanut butter, milk chocolate, and finally dark chocolate." Can't go wrong with stuff you know.

[@marygrifffin3781]

Southeast Louisiana here! I love your channel! I use jar roux myself! Keep the recipes coming!

[@milanimorales2645]

Wait I almost spit out my drink. What did you call Worcestershire Sauce?🤣 5:57

[@michelledomingues2832]

I was worried. We always worry. But 🎉🎉🎉 you did it. Look… after the Disney disaster that didn’t even have a roux we’re just happy that a nice roux was involved. Other tip I didn’t hear you explicitly mention is you HAVE to simmer/boil/cook that roux down for at least an hour (preferably longer) before you eat it. You have to cook that raw flour taste out or it’s nasty. It’s kind of like red beans. It’s a dish you can simmer and leave alone for a bit depending on what you put in.

[@eddiekulp1241]

In the oven is over 2 hours but it's easy and safe. Just stir every 20 min

[@jl2284123]

I like crabs in mine

[@thezenspace163]

How many servings does this make?

[@Blackbeautynh]

Can you use butter instead of oil

[@MsMonicLovesLife]

Amazing! 🔥❤️

[@rainbowsquad7503]

What kind of rice did you use?

[@djboogie504no]

Aight … as a chef, and yes I’m from New Orleans, there are many ways to make gumbo … theirs File’ gumbo And theirs Okra gumbo … two totally different ways of making them … gumbo is always low and slow … … I would be honored to show you the traditional correct method….

[@vetgirl71]

🙄🤡

[@pau6157]

Yasss!😊

[@dinomeanmann7391]

Does reaux have to be dark?

[@HighPriestess76]

Looking good

[@HM3al]

The roux is key, if you mess up, try again. It's not a big deal to start over 😊

[@MrMakeItHappen]

indeed

[@cocoarose1100]

Gumbo Season

[@myravinc8809]

Great recipe. Is the serving size for 4?

[@MrMakeItHappen]

About 8

[@4bone925]

For the okra to not be slimy you have to saute that and cook some of the moisture out

[@isoseg4371]

Pro tip from a N'awlins native. Order your specialty meats from Poche's Market Place in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. The top restaurants in New Orleans use Poches Creole sausages and meats in their recipes. You're just going to have to take my word for it. The fresh Chaurice, Andouille, Smoked Sausage, and Smoked Hot Sausage are top of the line and you'll never be able to use grocery store sausages ever again. My daughter is about to bring me a cooler loaded with the goods. Happy Holidays!

[@helenayoung8948]

Nice though…for me, adding okra and crab is a must.

[@madelinehunter1843]

Matt, do your thing, it is your version,. Love it.

[@shaniecebrazwell1321]

“Imma add a tablespoon of chicken bouillon” *dumps half a cup* lol

[@noneofyourbusiness3865]

Ok I made this and for some reason it's has a little bitter taste. Is that normal?

[@kimmyP]

Im hungry 😂

[@josettepresendieu5230]

I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. This my second time attempting to cook gumbo and my roux never turns dark. It stays light and I’ve cooked it for 30-40 mins… and yes I followed the directions to a t. That’s why I don’t understand why it’s not darkening. ATP I’m just about ready to give up. 😢

[@doodahgurlie]

Years ago I had a recipe from Emeril where he dry roasted the flour before using it as roux. I find it easier to just make a large batch of roasted flour then use it to make the roux. I still cook the roux for a bit, but not as long since the flour was pre-roasted.

[@jobond3317]

I am not from America and never tasted any southern cooking like gumbo etc. It looks amazing but the amount for oil fat is a lot which I would find difficult

[@Grayald]

When you get down to it, gumbo is really just a type of stew. And if you'd like to try it but are off put by all the oil, originally, gumbo was thickened with okra, not roux, though The type of thickening and the texture is much different.

[@franzmuller3396]

I always get confused Okra - Gumbo lol

[@lilliejones3582]

How you do sea food

[@JessTheTrans87]

traditionally a roux is made with butter not oil.

[@ReneeMonroe88]

Its the subtle shade to me and my people from Louisiana. Chill out on us 😂

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Gotta get y’all before y’all get me lol

[@vetgirl71]

@@MrMakeItHappen😅😂👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

[@johndiggs1342]

Good recipe, just wish you would have added crab.

[@BlackQueen35]

I saw someone put scotch bonnets in there gumbo

[@caliefgoode6379]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@biancaleewilliams2308]

What’s up DMV 👋🏽

[@ambarmar8601]

“A little bit of WoRsTwOrDiNtHeWoRlDsAuCe”😂😂😂😂😂