Gumbo...Rue...catfish ...kabobs and more.... it was on last night!!!!!

[TuscaloosaQ]

Been talking to my Cajun buddy who was dropping me some goodies off this weekend and it just hit me mid stride yesterday... told Sharon I would handle supper last night and drove off..... was not sure what I would do... so I decided on gumbo and catfish..... dirty rice wil be later this week......

Started out with my Rue.... I like it not to dark ... but not to light....

First things first....the Rue.. usually I don't measure just do by feel but for this post I measured







Watched and stirred to the consistentancy and color I like






Added the chopped pepppers and onions






Don't lol like much.... but it's right




Had the pot going with chicken broth... and added some beef Base... also had some home cannned tomatoes some royals too





Addded 2 pounds of shrimp and 2 pounds of conecuh sausage .....





This pic only shows one pound of Conecuh and of course Tony's seasoning




The pot is looking good









You will see the okra it was addded last right after the shrimp..... have not made it in a while ..... but is was spot on













For the catfish this is what I use .... no egg dredge I like it very light




No pics of the frying of fish but here are som played pics......














I did cut up some taters too






Few pics of a cook on my firepit I built


Kabobs at night...beef.. boneless thighs... shrimp... onion ... pineapple






Had a tomohawk steak too















More on the firepit


















Smores on the pit.... 1st time I've ever had them























I loved the smores








As clean as you will se me.... at my stepsons wedding in Louisiana





thx for taking a peep!!!!!!!!

 

[Lighter-Fluid]

You clean up good! Great cook!

 

[Stlsportster]

Dang Paul. That gumbo looks fantastic!

 

[pjtexas1]

Lots of love went into that gumbo!

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[mchar69]

Loved all the pics, you know how to eat!

 

[CT-Mike]

Looking good Paul, but you forgot to tell everyone how this Yankee caught you frying up unbreaded catfish. ��

 

[Stingerhook]

Fine looking feast Paul.

 

[zippy12]

Goodness Gracious what a fantastic feast with family and friends... Truly a blessed event..

Love Gumbo but went with PASTA E FAGIOLI soup instead

 

[TuscaloosaQ]

Looking good Paul, but you forgot to tell everyone how this Yankee caught you frying up unbreaded catfish. ��

Bud I'm glad you did.... I think I got excited or preoccupied... I actually ate a couple of those today..... and they were very good..... I got to be on my toes around you...

 

[Monte Cristo]

Well done, it all looks awesome.

 

[CT-Mike]

Bud I'm glad you did.... I think I got excited or preoccupied... I actually ate a couple of those today..... and they were very good..... I got to be on my toes around you...

It's all good Paul, just busting your chops. I was first introduced to fried catfish in 1985 at a Po Folks restaurant in Charleston, SC and have been a fan ever since.

 

[sylntghost]

That was some awesome looking food there Paul.

 

[Big George's BBQ]

WOW Now that is what you call good eats You had me with the gumbo and catfish

 

[TuscaloosaQ]

Thx everyone... I've eat a lot of gumbo and of corse I think mine tops them all.... I will add once I started cooking it I made another small pan of Rue just a little darker... it needed thickening a little plus I wanted it a little darker... got home from the refinery today and added another 1.5 pounds of shrimp......... I love this stufff over a little rice .....sharon has a new boss from Cajun country and I'm going to send her some tomorrow.... I think she will love it.... it has the true gumbo flavor like I like... spicy.... a little kick... and smooth

 

[bluetang]

Righteous eats Paul, lucky mama knows how dress ya up.:becky:

 

[Norm]

Very cool Paul!

Dang I'm in awe brother. I have the same cast iron skillet but haven't used it as well, thanks for sharing your way of cooking.

Beautiful bride!

 

[cowgirl]

Shoot, Paul.. doesn't get any better than that!! Mighty fine eats! Love the looks of that fire pit too. :grin:

 

[Happy Hapgood]

SON! Mighty Fine except for that ugly shirt. :thumb:

 

[BamaQue]

That looks fantastic!!
ROLL TIDE!

 

[DubfromGA]

Man, please......you had me with the gumbo and then just took it from there.


Great looking eats and super family.


Looking dapper in your dud's. I'll get into a suit every now and again, too.....but rather be rolling along with a Dawgs T-shirt.


Our teams will likely be meeting at the SEC Championship game.

Great post, Paul.

One of these days soon I'll be making that phone call and placing my order for a mighty fine pit from you and your family. Looking forward to it bigtime.