Okra Seafood Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. sliced okra
4 green onions (white and green parts chopped fine)
2 ribs celery, chopped fine
1/2 bell pepper, chopped fine
1/2 c. crabmeat
1 pt. oysters
1 lb. shrimp
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. roux

Preparation

Cook okra until there is no more slime (1 tablespoon of vinegar helps).
Add 1/2 cup roux.
Saute chopped vegetables and add to okra.
Add 2 to 3 quarts water and simmer for 1 or 2 hours.
Add salt, pepper and red pepper to taste.
Add seafood and cook 30 to 45 minutes more.