Venison Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. venison, cubed
4 chicken leg quarters (optional)
1/2 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
1/2 c. oil
2 c. flour
2 large onions, chopped
5 ribs celery, chopped
1 c. chopped bell pepper
1 c. chopped green onions
2 (16 oz.) cans whole tomatoes, cut up
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 bay leaves
2 Tbsp. Cajun King Gumbo Mix
1/2 Tbsp. Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning
2 Tbsp. gumbo file
6 qt. water
1 lb. okra
4 Tbsp. butter
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Brown
venison; set aside.
Saute in butter the onions, celery, green onions and bell pepper until onions are clear in color.
Set aside.