Chicken-and-Okra Gumbo

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil
• 6 ounce(s) andouille links
• 2 tablespoon(s) prepared jerk paste or 1 tablespoon ground jerk seasoning
• 3 clove(s) garlic
• 4 1/2-pound rotisserie chicken-meat shredded
• 6 cup(s) chicken stock or low-sodium broth
• 2 green bell peppers
• + 11 more ingredients
• • 3 large celery ribs
  • 1 large white onion
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Steamed rice
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 0.75 pound(s) fresh or thawed frozen okra
  • 1 tablespoon(s) smoked hot paprika
  • 1 tablespoon(s) dried thyme
  • 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • Tabasco
  • 2 scallions

In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, whisk the flour with 1/2 cup of oil until smooth. Cook the roux over moderately low heat, whisking often, until deep brown, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Add the onion, celery, bell peppers and garlic and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until the o...

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