Gumbo Roux

I know you said you don't like the powdered, but the Tony Chacheres (sp?) is really quite good. My stepfather is from Louisiana and he thinks its the best. As a matter of fact, we just made it this weekend. You can add some regular Tony's to spice it up if you like too!

Hi Margaret,

Making your own roux is so easy, just in case you change your mind and want to save time and money.

Start with a cup of flour, cup of canola. In a sauce pan
add your flour, slowly add your oil and mix until it is a
paste-like consistency. Put this mixture on med/high when starts to bubble put it on medium. Slowly cook the roux until it is a dark brown. It should smell nutty when it is finished. Pull dark roux away from heat and let come to room temperature. It is now ready to add to your gumbo broth or ready to be stored for later use. It should keep for about a week.

We use Kary's Roux. Yellow, Red and blue label with a white lid. My husband and I have been using this one for a couple years and it's good. I bought this jar at Kroger, but I'm sure they have it every where!

Douget's - it's so good, we refuse to make it from scratch anymore.

I use Douget's rout in the jar. HEB has it but you have to look for it. I found it on the bottom shelf on the aisle with gravies. Can't wait to make some Gumbo when the weather is cooler.

Douget cajun style roux in a jar is the best to me.

Hi Margaret, the Savoie's premade roux tastes the same as when I make it myself. It is not really liquid, the oil is separated on top. Be sure to stir it well upon opening and before each use. Keep refrigerated. Bon appetit!

There's one by Cookwell & Company called Cajun Two-Step Gumbo Mix. I got it at HEB Plus. I think I've added chicken broth in it to make it go further. It's yummy!

Tony Chachere's!! They also make the Creole seasoning. I bought it when I lived in Louisiana. It's available at at least Wal-Marts.

Kary's is the very BEST (this advice originally came from a cajin aunt and I've tried others). I have only been able to find it at Krogers. Check the jar when you pick it up off the shelf and made sure the lid is sealed.

Either of the jarred liquid rouxs is fine. Be sure you stir it up in the jar to mix the oil & flour, then just follow the directions! Good luck!