Smoked Sausage Research Paper

Throughout the years I have had the occasion to experiment with diverse recipes, however, there are a scarcely any of them that are near to my heart or more paired with my palate than Cajun Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo. I have attempted several variations of this dish; nevertheless, this is truly one of the best recipes that I have had the pleasure to endeavor. This simple recipe brings out the succulent flavor of Smoked Sausage and Cajun Chicken in a robust brown sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.
From my experience it is essential to “mise en place”, which is a common saying is the French culinary industry for “putting in place” or “everything in its place”. So what we will do is to acquire all of our ingredients and measure them, chop or dice them, and arrange them in order in which we will incorporate them into the dish. Accomplishing this prior to preparing the dish will make for a more efficient cooking experience, furthermore, this will insure that the ingredients aren’t forgotten or misplaced during the cooking process.
Starting with the Smoked sausage, which has been cut into pieces approximately one quarter inch in size, we will cook the sausage in a Dutch oven on medium high …show more content…
Using the same Dutch oven with the rendered fat and bits and pieces which were left behind from cooking the chicken, place the oil in and bring it up to temperature. Next we will add the flour to the pot and incorporate with the oil. When making a roux you will use equal parts of fat and flour. During the process of making the roux, which will take about twenty-five minutes, we should constantly stir the mixture so it won’t stick to the bottom of the pot. While the roux is cooking, the color will start to darken. During this process an amazing odor will develop from within the vessel, consequently, a more robust flavor will be produced; we are looking for a roux which is approximately the color of a rich dark