re: Gumbo makes me feel awful - is it the type of sausage I’m using?

I'm not the kind of person to criticize another man's gumbo, but since you are asking, that is the darkest gumbo I think I've ever seen. It looks incredibly rich and strong, to each his own. But when it's making you sick when you eat it, maybe tone it down a little. As another said, less roux, and maybe a less dark roux, and the other suggestions already posted, less greasy meats in it.

It could be aging. I used to be able to eat a greasy rack of baby back ribs with no problem. Now, if I eat more than 3, I have to bring a bottle of pepto with me to bed. My body just can't handle the grease-sodium bombs like it used to. Same symptoms as you described.

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Publix used to carry Savoie’s but I haven’t been able to find it lately.

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Our Publix just started carrying it. Ask the manager if they can get it. It may have been that it wasn't selling a lot so they decided to stop wasting shelf space on it. A lot of times if they know someone will buy a particular item they will stock small amounts.

Also, at Publix, look for Pacific brand low sodium broth. We swear by both the low sodium chicken and low sodium beef broth.

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1 cup oil

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What kind of oil?

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Try your recipe using this...sounds like you might have a gluten allergy like my younger brother.

We switch a few years ago and now that's the only way my OLDER brother will make. You can't tell a difference in taste.

I only use Jacob's andouille for my gumbo. Not the one on airline, but the original by river road in Laplace.

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What kind of oil?

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Avocado oil. Chosen brand.

I think overall it’s a combination of too much fat and too much sodium. I’ll try doing less roux (or changing up the oil to flour ratio) and a different sausage. Low sodium stock as well.

Expect an update post at some point!

I agree with deeprig, that is a very dark base. I have a family member that also makes a very dark seafood gumbo, and I always eat a moderate portion because it doesn’t sit well with me either.

I think the roux is too dark. Charley G’s in Lafayette makes this black gelatinous gumbo and you can really only eat a cup.

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I think the roux is too dark.

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How would this change anything? It’s just toasted flour.

Looks like dog food..