Chicken-Andouille Gumbo

Ingredients

• •1 whole 3 1/2 -4-pound chicken
• •1 large large onion, peeled, quartered 2 large carrots, peeled, coarsely chopped
• •2 stalks celery stalks, coarsely chopped
• •2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• •1 tablespoon dried basil
• •1 tablespoon dried oregano
• •½ cup vegetable oil
• •1 pound andouille sausage, sliced 1/4 " thick
• •½ cup all-purpose flour
• •1 large large onion, finely chopped 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
• •1 large large green bell pepper, finely chopped
• •4 stalks celery stalks, finely chopped
• •8 cloves garlic cloves, finely chopped
• •to taste Kosher salt
• •to taste Freshly ground black pepper
• •4 sprigs sprigs thyme
• •2 leaves bay leaves
• •2 tablespoons Louisiana hot sauce
• •to serve Cooked white rice and sliced scallions (for serving)

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Bring chicken, onion, carrots, celery, peppercorns, basil, oregano, and 12 cups water to a boil in a large stockpot. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer, skimming surface as needed, until meat is falling off the bone, about 1 hour.

   60 min

2. 2.

   Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let cool slightly, then remove meat from bones and shred into bite-size pieces; discard skin and bones.

   15 min

3. 3.

   Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot (or airtight container if not using right away); discard solids. You should have about 12 cups.

   5 min

4. 4.

   Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Cook sausage, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a plate.

   4 min

5. 5.

   Whisk flour into oil in pot and cook, whisking constantly, until roux is the color of a brown paper bag and smells nutty, about 4 minutes.

   4 min

6. 6.

   Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to roux; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

   5 min

7. 7.

   Add stock, chicken, sausage, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves to pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is slightly thickened and vegetables are soft, about 1 hour.

   60 min

8. 8.

   Add hot sauce to gumbo, season with salt and pepper, and simmer 30 minutes to let flavors meld; discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves.

   30 min

9. 9.

   Serve gumbo over rice topped with scallions. Gumbo can be made 4 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

   5 min