Combo Gumbo

Yield: 12 Servings
Categories: Chicken, Ham, Main Dishes, Crabs
3lbBoiler-fryer chicken
2qtWater
1/2cBacon drippings
1/2cAll-purpose flour
4Stalks celery; chopped
2mdOnions; chopped
1lgGreen bell pepper; chopped
2Cloves garlic; minced
1/2cChopped fresh parsley
2lbShrimp
1lbOkra; sliced
2tbBacon drippings
4mdTomatoes; peeled/seeded
DIVIDER---coarsely chopped
2tbWorcestershire sauce
1/4tsHot sauce
1lgBay leaf
2tsDried whole thyme
1/2tsDried whole rosemary
1tsSalt
1/2tsPaprika
1Ham hocks
1 1/2cCooked ham; cubed
4Soft shell crabs
2tsMolasses
Juice of 1 large lemon
Hot cooked rice
Gumbo File'; (optional)
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