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On Sat, 17 Feb 2007 08:24:04 -0500, "Joe Cilinceon"
> wrote:

>ant wrote:
>> ms_peacock wrote:


>> Thanks for the guide! It appears that the meat you use in these
>> things is chicken and sausage. Do they ever get other meats in these
>> stews?


>
>You can use any kind of meat you like really there are no real rules with
>Gumbo. I like it with shrimp and crawfish also is excellent. There are also
>a bunch of Cajun season mixes out there. The problem is the salt in many of
>them is a bit much. I only buy those that are salt free or mix my own season
>mixes.


One of the best gumbos around, in my opinion, is the gumbo made from
leftover turkey past the big holiday meal. In that one, I use the
carcass to make a stock, and use the meat in the gumbo. I also use
andouille sausage.
Ohmygosh, this is just so good!!!

Christine