What's the Secret Ingredient in This Gumbo?

[@the_purple_mage]

I don't know how many times I've watched AB make gumbo, but it NEVER gets old! It's hypnotizing.. once I start watchin' I can't look away!

[@rickykeller4674]

I'm from the River Parishes in South Louisiana. Gumbo is one of my favorite things to cook and eat. I always enjoy watching your videos and have used many of your recipes. Most people here will make a chicken and andouille gumbo, a shrimp and okra gumbo, or a seafood gumbo (with okra). I actually like what you made and will give it a try. Keep making easy to follow and delicious recipes and videos.

[@mommysol12]

My mother makes hers similar to this “tomato based gumbo” the only thing she adds is smoked oysters. They are so bomb when added to the flavor

[@JustinCredible_Edibles]

Both my grandparents on my mom's side are from Louisiana. My grandfather is Creole as it gets any my grandmother is black. She always made it Creole style how my gpa likes it, which has the tomatoes and is not really spicy at all in comparison to Cajun style. She just turned 92 and is the only grandparent i have left. But she still throwing it down every Holiday. So greatful for that.

[@ohio72213]

I dont care about authenticity to any region this man makes some damn good looking food and i plan on copying a lot of it for my job. I know people that will eat first and ask questions never. This dude has helped me out a lot

[@toddcunningham3213]

I have been making gumbo for about 30 years now, ever since I had my first taste of "real" Cajun and Creole food down in New Orleans during Mardi Gras while I was in college. I have tried every shade of roux from blonde to dark chocolate. (the darker the better IMHO) I have used almost every type of meat from store-bought sausage, to duck and pheasants. For some reason, I had never tried turkey, until last November. Due to an early snowstorm, we had an entire left over turkey that didn't get fried, so I cut it up and used most of it for gumbo. Turned out great. I don't usually put tomatoes in it, but I have several times, and it tastes fine. If I want a little acidity, I sometimes put a ¼ cup of red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Worchesteshire sauce, or hot sauce in it. Normally, I just put those on the table and let people flavor it however they want. Thanks alot AB! Now I want gumbo, and it's supposed to be 100⁰ today. Lol!

[@optionout]

"and it's supposed to be 100⁰ today. Lol!" 😆 I know right? Fort Worth,TX.

[@IslandVibeCooking]

That gumbo looks absolutely delicious 🤤

[@tinasims4637]

I’m cooking a gumbo this weekend with chicken,sausage,crabs and shrimp it’s hot but my taste buds can’t wait 😋💕

[@rudyrussell-gx1fo]

Just like mama used to make! I live in Pennsylvania, but I’m from Prichard, Alabama and I miss that gumbo!

[@kathylupton2283]

Me too

[@sms9106]

Accidentally found this and can't look away. ❤

[@Lt.Commander_Data]

Man, I respect/appreciate when someone who is wearing a West Coast hat, is laying out the original trail of tradition/origin stuff from the Southeast!

[@carlagreer7124]

Air, land, and sea gumbo!!! Yum, Yum, Yum!!!🍗🍗🍤🍤🐷🐷🦀🦀🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽!!!!!

[@williambyington4864]

I started making Gumbo after visiting New Orleans. I have never burned a roux and figured chocolate coloring was the only way to create one. The size of those onions was a revelation. I only make a seafood-style gumbo so I use seafood stock. I have to mention, that I live in St. Louis so much of my ingredients are canned or frozen. Not real authenticity. But, I have never had any complaints.

[@tyhamell5425]

i live in soulard… get up and hit the fresh market. No cans needed

[@MsBRANDY007]

Mmmmm 🤤! I just made a huge pot of seafood gumbo for my birthday. I hadn't made it in a while, so I went and peeked at some of your videos😁! I pulled out those shrimp and lobster shells out of my freezer for my stock, too! It was deeeeelicious 😋! Thanks AB!

[@ryoneal26]

Thank you for teaching me how to make gumbo! Your instructions were on point! Thank you! I am going to make some for my husband!

[@marthajackson7351]

I made Gumbo and I watched your video and I was wondering why my Gumbo didn't turn out right so I watched one of your videos and it came out perfectly especially boiling the shrimp shells to make a broth it was awesome... Thanks

[@mamasgospelbestsermons5449]

HELLO. I LOVE WATCHING YOUR COOKING VIDEOS AND I AM FROM MOBILE ALABAMA. AS WELL.FROM ONE SOUTHERN TO ANOTHER KEEP UP YOUR GREAT WORK. YOU ARE TRULY BLESS AND BLESSINGS TO OTHERS.

[@sharonboston9087]

That's EXTRA FLAVOR seared on the bottom of that pan!!!

[@SonicX6400]

Ive never made gumbo, but i want to try to do it for Christmas. That looks so good.

[@sundrabrooks9140]

I have looked at many gumbo recipes, but I like this one the best. I love the way you explain everything step by step in detail and why you're doing it. Thank you so much!

[@DonnaFerguson-bd8zn]

Thanks!

[@scottr8588]

I'm from the Deep South Louisiana (Real Cajun Country) Born and raised. We NEVER add tomatoes to gumbo. Lol. Love your videos

[@Michelle-ns2rq]

You should try it , it’s delicious

[@kylosolo8815]

I might try it on a small pot lol cant mess up my gumbo...I around the thibodaux area

[@mustafa3169]

Lake Charles here, no tomatoes.! Plus he said that time of year, definitely not that time of year that we usually make it. Even though once or twice during Summer we may. 😂

[@kylosolo8815]

@@mustafa3169 that's what threw me off too lol it's to hot for gumbo...but we may take a chance lol

[@JustinDufrene]

I’m Louisiana born and raised and I put a can of rotel in mine when I’m cooking everything down

[@darkgypsy6943]

Plating is always on key. You make everything look so delicious.

[@KetaKat-gv3xi]

I'm from Mobile, Alabama, too AB!!! Your gumbo looks great!! ❤

[@Mack462]

Wooho my folks are in Mobile Alabama my grandmother made her gumbo similar! Good stuff it looks great!

[@tenishastairpraisegod7648]

Gumbo looks really delicious 😋 AB!😀👍🏾

[@arkasharobertson2740]

Hey AB!! I hope you’re doing great today and I love gumbo so delicious 😋 I can do without the okra. Enjoy 🍽️🍽️🥘

[@chrisguice139]

My favorite gumbo is whats in the bowl in front of me. A tip for welders especially if you are a business owner if you use anti spatter spray is to use an off brand product like pam cooking spray that is less expensive than what you get at welding supply stores.

[@puragent1]

You can add your veggies at different times throughout to diversify textures.

[@littleme3597]

Nice presentation.

[@blkdiamonds8820]

Hey, I got family born and raised in Mob. ALABAMA Your recipe reminds me of my mom's gumbo❤

[@darkgypsy6943]

These recipes are even more special when it comes down from generations. Thank you for sharing 😊.

[@carmenperalta7207]

I love your videos and your so detailed and making sure the flavour to every amazing cuisine is the ingredients and that’s how I learned to cook by mother and grandmother and THANKYOU !

[@sheilahtaylor3005]

Pretty much how i cook my gumbo & combination of ingredients. Only thing is NO tomato products 4me. I cook my chicken thighs in with the sausage&get some color on them ( boneless/skinless). Excellent love your presentation!❤❤❤

[@nando8a159]

This looks amazing I have to make this today! Can I request you make a Gumbo sandwich similar to Orleans and York deli gumbo mumbo sandwich

[@kennmiller3278]

Big fella you’re on point. I’m having a little gathering the day after thanksgiving for my daughter’s birthday and I know my grands will eat gumbo so imma try out your creation. Many thanks! I just subscribed.

[@thomaskawel]

Thank you for sharing your talents and culture, AB. I’ve really appreciated your discipline and care, evident in your killer work.

[@mike_adams]

I always fry off the okra before adding to the gumbo to get rid of some of that slime

[@terriewilliams8831]

Hey. I always add and fry my okra off too. I do it/add it last after I've spent, what I know for my kitchen, etc., is 45 minutes stirring my roux. File is on the side and yes, I was raised to add tomatoes are in my gumbo as a lower Alabama native.

[@lindaboyd-u2d]

I enjoy your cooking looks so good keep it up

[@lisamewborn7102]

Praise the Lord God and Jesus Christ morning, I enjoyed watching your content, that gumbo looks really delicious to the taste, you could have added a 1/2 of corn on the cob with it, your preference, but scrumptious chicken, shrimp and crab meat Umm umm! Wish I was there!

[@pwest3732]

I like to use lard but is sometimes now difficult to find in smaller quantities. I took a wooden spoon and cut the tip off square, call it rouxstir.

[@blakeneyadams4839]

Gumbo looks great! Some of my family is from Northeast Louisiana-Mississippi and we eat gumbo with potato salad. Give it try!

[@K4familySnoeberger]

Omg, this is the southern gumbo recipe right here! I can't wait to make this recipe. You are such an awesome cook!

[@JasmineFriday-x7e]

Go away!!!This is certified!!!!

[@edwardkornuszko4083]

I really enjoy your channel and am learning a lot. Thank you. This was another great post. God bless you.

[@tiffanie2186]

I've made many of your recipes. Looking forward to making this one for sure! Lots of love 💞

[@randychadwick3776]

I gotta do this, man. I did your crockpot version and it was a show stopper. This looks even better. I don't know what an "authentic" gumbo recipe is, but this looks pretty damn good to me. Great content here!!

[@babsgilbert518]

I would love to be sitting at the table with you. That gumbo looks awesome. Thank you 😊

[@shebad10]

Gumbo looking good AB🙏🏽❤️😋

[@LalaSanchez-t9g]

I didn't think I liked gumbo, but after watching you cook it, I'm ready to try it😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ayannawilson6302]

Oooh wee this looks so good and delicious thanks for sharing Chef AB

[@evelynsutton7273]

You know what you are doing Mr Gumbo❤ much 💕

[@essiemaldonado289]

WOW! This guy just took it over the top!!!.... Im going to use this concept for my next get together... AB honey,,,, if you're listening... you are super talented!!

[@Vikingsmoke]

I took a cooking class in New Orleans, they do stress the importance of Fil'e Powder & a good Roux. Well done Bro!

[@chip6515]

okra grows super easy. and freezes really well (I pick it then put it in the fridge until the next day then freeze so I don't get ixe crystals). and somehow it cuts really well straight from the freezer (no idea how that magic works).

[@yolandawenze1022]

Never tried the tomato but it looks good. Something different. Good job AB!👍🏿

[@quintincrum797]

I'm cooking your crockpot Jambalaya recipe today!!

[@ashlieyreed3486]

I always thought I had to make everything fron scratch like my mom when making Gumbo so I don't make it often it's to much work.... but the idea u gave me for the RUE was great I'm trying the whole recipe next week thank you 💙

[@emack7777]

Thank you my brotha! Looks awesome!!💯🙏🏽

[@TheRecapRoom365]

Gumbo Police checking in……

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

🤔

[@NurseGal25]

😂😂😂

[@Piratelifebbq]

Might be them tomatoes in the recipe…

[@videoone2852]

😂😂

[@Natalie-kf3jq]

I am going to make this recipe but it is going to be different for me because I'm so use to my grandmother's gumbo recipe

[@quintincrum797]

I'm from Alabama too!

[@JohnML]

AB you are the man... would you ever consider doing some more Keto videos? I've seen your older material but would be interested if you did an update? I've just added this to my meal prep playlist though!

[@MichaelB713]

Looks Good. Great Color too.

[@gregsmith5809]

Looks good AB!!

[@HalAllred]

Nothing but greatness!

[@pamperedsb]

I really like your version of the gumbo

[@jeremyjones8663]

AB, thanks and a quick question. What is file (sp), the optional spice you showed at the same time as the bay leaf? I appreciate you and your channel!

[@sherysullivan1068]

Looks so yummy, can't wait to try. Thank you

[@ambersullivan4479]

So glad you made this. Been waiting for this. Can’t wait to try it! ❤

[@stevefulcher8031]

Definitely looks awesome. I will try this for sure. Love me some gumbo !

[@bassiclymike]

That looks amazing. I like the crabmeat, never thought of that. Maybe some crawfish and/or chorizo would go nice too. How about some nice sweet briny oysters?

[@phillysfinest1215]

Hey do you store the bacon grease in the fridge or pantry?

[@ladygreer9323]

Happy Sunday AB. Seems like a nice, hearty dish. Anddd looks amazing. Thanks for sharing, Enjoy!! 🐞💪🏼😋

[@bigtymer501]

This looks FIRE! 🔥👌🏾

[@Sonya77353]

Hey Smoking with AB happy Sunday👋🏾👋🏾

[@carolhieter3916]

Looks yummy, A B!

[@barbarapatrick2687]

You get A+ Smoking and Grillin! I need to work on my rue a little bit. Seasons Greetings.

[@tsunani3178]

Look scrumptious 😊 AB you ain’t right!!

[@billyharris1560]

I'm learning a lot from you brother Thank you 😊

[@tinasims4637]

That gumbo looks amazingly delicious 😋I can’t wait to fix mine 💕

[@richardbly1458]

AB, you are right. And yes, I want some!

[@EyeLevyah]

Love you, AB!

[@jarredhoosier9527]

Great video ❤

[@michellechapman8738]

Do you ever use jonah crabs? And i found some chorizo smoked sausage that im going to add with the andouille sausage......❤❤❤

[@tamril4938]

I just made your red beans and rice and here you come with some gumbo😫🙄🥰 I just went through three different emotions. 🤣🤣❤️❤️ Have a fine day Sir

[@lexijay4766]

Looks delicious as always! I just made gumbo earlier in the week too. What size pot are you using?

[@alfredamcdougle1394]

That's the essence of the meat that was cooked.😊

[@CarolHarris-h9i]

Beautiful!

[@agentsaltgodd3193]

TwenTi bukz 4 16pt/oz kup...immaculate ideas...thanks for the inspiration/assignment

[@TheBarberExperience_DallasTx]

Great video and instructions

[@marcuswhittaker4424]

I watch this brotha for everything! 👨🏿‍🍳

[@CynthiaManning-tp1rn]

Looking good 😊🙏

[@glenntriplett]

Gumbo 👍🏾👍🏾.✌🏾✌🏾

[@charlenemoore7170]

My first time, I've been trying to cook this Gumbo since 12/13/24. Lights went out due too bad strom, for two days.

[@moonchildsoapstn]

Looks 🔥🔥

[@sherylgauthier6122]

Look so good. ❤❤😮

[@geegee5898]

OMG looks so delicious 😋

[@hazelwebster2203]

😂😅 AB had me laughing so hard...at the 18:23 mark, he said a four letter word...that's right AB, don't torture yourself or us by waiting to dive in that delicious looking pot of gumbo. Tfs.😂

[@doomguynev]

Flavor

[@dianebradford6444]

I'm makin that for Christmas..lol

[@Bobjane-10]

Outstanding ❤