Mojo's Gumbo

1 (4- to 6-pound chicken
1 to 2 pounds smoked sausage (hotter the better)
1 or 2 smoked turkey legs or wings
1/8 pound tasso (optional)
1 big onion, sliced or chopped
1 green bell pepper (optional)
1/2 cup green onion tops (bottoms ok, too)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
4 1/2 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pickled cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon pepper vinegar (optional)
1 to 3 tablespoons Louisiana hot sauce
1 cup Roux


Boil the water, then slowly add and dissolve the Roux (take your time to
make sure it dissolves). Add remaining ingredients. Boil slowly with pot
cover open slightly for 2 hours. Taste and season during the last hour of
boiling. You may add 1 pound sliced okra during last 30 minutes
(optional). Serve over fresh rice in a big bowl. Serves about 15 to 20
average people, or 4 to 5 Cajuns, Creoles or musicians.


Source: rec.food.recipes
 

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