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re: Never using jarred roux again FML

Posted on 10/30/19 at 8:29 am to
Posted by jvargas
Member since Feb 2019
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Posted on 10/30/19 at 8:29 am to
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cutting up fresh trinity


Hell no. Guidry's all day.
Posted by thatoneguy
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2014
590 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 9:03 am to
Question... never used jarred roux before for gumbo.

Do you just heat it up, add the trinity to saute, and then proceed as normal? Or should I saute before adding the roux?
Posted by SUB
Member since Jan 2001
Member since Jan 2009
20968 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 9:03 am to
I really don't understand how jarred roux can ruin a gumbo or any other dish that uses roux... Can you expand on how it "ruined" your gumbo?

Are you actually following the directions and adding it to boiling water / stock? Only way I can see it messing something up is if you actually try to cook the roux by itself more in a skillet, which is dumb.
This post was edited on 10/30/19 at 9:07 am
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81755 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 9:09 am to
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I use it all of the time and I’ve never had any problems with it.
Posted by Fat Harry
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Posted on 10/30/19 at 9:25 am to
Love making quick gumbos on Sunday. Jarred roux, Guidry's trinity, rotisserie chicken, boxed chicken stock. I do mince my own garlic, sautee frozen okra, slice and cook the andouille. Comes out great every time.
Posted by DomincDecoco
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Member since Oct 2018
10911 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 11:26 am to
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Then I add a can of diced tomatoes.


Posted by Chelsea Blue
Northshore
Member since Oct 2019
156 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 12:00 pm to
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Love making quick gumbos on Sunday. Jarred roux, Guidry's trinity, rotisserie chicken, boxed chicken stock. I do mince my own garlic, sautee frozen okra, slice and cook the andouille. Comes out great every time.


And they say Louisiana is losing its culture
Posted by StripedSaint
Member since Jun 2011
2385 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 12:08 pm to
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Love making quick gumbos on Sunday. Jarred roux, Guidry's trinity, rotisserie chicken, boxed chicken stock. I do mince my own garlic, sautee frozen okra, slice and cook the andouille. Comes out great every time.

Let me help you speed it up even more.



This post was edited on 10/30/19 at 12:09 pm
Posted by Centinel
Idaho
Member since Sep 2016
43396 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 1:36 pm to
Watching you cajuns get in a pissing match over roux and/or gumbo is always high entertainment.
This post was edited on 10/30/19 at 1:37 pm
Posted by DocHolliday1964
Member since Dec 2012
1305 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 1:40 pm to

quote:

Are you actually following the directions and adding it to boiling water / stock? Only way I can see it messing something up is if you actually try to cook the roux by itself more in a skillet, which is dumb.


^^^This
This post was edited on 10/30/19 at 1:43 pm
Posted by saintsfan1977
West Monroe, from Cajun country
Member since Jun 2010
7800 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 2:42 pm to
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Never using jarred roux again FML
So far I have a 1/3 success rate

Just ruined what could have been a decent batch of gumbo


This right here tells me you cant cook gumbo.
Posted by CP3LSU25
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2009
51150 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 3:11 pm to
who has the time to mess with a roux these days on a weekday? I don't have an extra hour to stir around flour and oil.
Posted by Tigers0891
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2017
6596 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 3:13 pm to
It’s flour. And oil. You sitting there stirring it together doesn’t come out with a better end product than the jar fresh trinity, stock, etc does result in a better end product.

I didn’t say shite about apple pies or whatever other nonsense you brought up.

Flour and oil. By all means, waste your time stirring. Won’t make a difference.
Posted by Tigers0891
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2017
6596 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 3:14 pm to
Cook it a little more out of the jar and proceed as normally, throwing the trinity into the roux. No need to pre sauté.
Posted by Degas
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Member since Jul 2010
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Posted on 10/30/19 at 3:15 pm to
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Some lazy mofos up in heeya
I've got Powerman's back on this one. Not many people can say they've made pho from scratch.
Posted by thatoneguy
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2014
590 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 3:36 pm to
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Cook it a little more out of the jar and proceed as normally, throwing the trinity into the roux. No need to pre sauté.



Thanks! We usually get off work early for Halloween here, so I may whip up a pot tomorrow...
Posted by saintsfan1977
West Monroe, from Cajun country
Member since Jun 2010
7800 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 3:38 pm to
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I don't have an extra hour to stir around flour and oil.



It doesnt take nearly that long. 20 minutes max on medium heat.
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
47475 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 3:44 pm to
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who has the time to mess with a roux these days on a weekday? I don't have an extra hour to stir around flour and oil.


A small roux doesn't take that long over higher heat using the Paul Prudhomme method.

You can also do it in the oven on 375. For a small roux, it won't take long and you can do other things while it's browning. I use the oven most of the time because I make such a large amount at one time.

I don't care for the oils used in jarred roux. Savoie's uses some mix of palm and cottonseed, something like that. Kary's is soybean oil, I believe. I prefer peanut oil. Many folks don't care what oil is used and that's fine.
Posted by JodyPlauche
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2009
8914 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 5:24 pm to
I have made gumbo with every way imaginable for making a roux.

No noticable difference.
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13331 posts
Posted on 10/30/19 at 5:41 pm to
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who has the time to mess with a roux these days on a weekday?

People with 5 minutes and some self respect. A quick roux is super easy and it tastes better than that shite in a jar. I can always tell when a gumbo was made with jarred roux.
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