Listen to any Cajun that knows their way around a good gumbo and they will most certainly tell you that the secret is… by scottrok

With only two simple ingredients, this dark traditional roux recipe will help you create a beautiful and flavorful gumbo.

How to make a classic dark roux for gumbos, etouffees, and other southern dishes. Photos and instructions included at SoupAddict.com

Can't find a jar of dark roux at the grocery store and want to make gumbo? If you've got flour and fat, you can learn to make your own.

This AMAZING New Orleans Gumbo is made with a dark roux, vegetables, chicken, sausage, and shrimp, and served over rice. It's packed with flavor!

A roux is a blend of a fat and flour and is basis of sauces and soups! We're talking all about rouxs and how to make the perfect gumbo roux!

Step by step guide for making a dark gumbo roux! It's the traditional way to make a deep rich roux for a flavorful authentic New Orleans gumbo.

A roux is the base of numerous Cajun and creole dishes. In Louisiana, natives have a joke about how long it takes to make the roux for certain dishes. Etouffee is usually a 1 beer roux while a full fledged gumbo is a 2 to 3 beer roux. Obviously meaning how long it takes to DRINK the beer. The cook time will vary depending on how dark you want your gravy. NOTE: The measurements I used are normally what I make for a Sunday pot of gumbo, southern style. That means it makes a lot! You may want…

A post dedicated to How to make a roux. From a light white roux, a blonde roux, to a dark roux. How to cook and what you would use it for. This form of cooking was brought to the Creole and Cajuns by the French.

Look no further than this Authentic Cajun Gumbo recipe to satisfy your stomach, but also your soul. This 1-pot gumbo sings with an abundance of flavor, y'all. It starts with a deeply-rich roux base, sautéed aromatics, and tons of meaty goodness with chicken, andouille sausage, crab, and shrimp. This heartwarming staple is the epitome of comfort food! A perfect, cozy weeknight or special occasion meal!