Other recipes, however, call for gumbo to be made in a stock pot and these may even be labeled and sold as gumbo pots. If your stock pot is thin on the bottom and you're concerned that the roux ...

Gumbo is one of those traditional Southern recipes that can make some cooks fearful of making it incorrectly. But there are ...

In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, stirring often, and cook to a medium-brown roux, about 30 minutes.