re: Help the idiot make a great Cajun style gumbo

There are different ways it can be done. Neither way is right or wrong. I usually make roux from scratch but I have used the jar roux. When using the jar roux I boil my stock and add my trinity and let it cook a few minutes. Then I add the roux one spoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency. Let it cook for about 45 minutes before adding the chicken and sausage. Turns out good.