Gumbo Roux

I always make my own in a big pot with a whisk. I've only burnt it once, but boy did i burn it. My house smelled terrible for almost the whole day! the only thing that exorcised the smell was the smell of the gumbo I eventually got going the second time around, after I made another batch of roux.
I've got a friend who always burns hers, so when she's making gumbo she just goes heavy on the okra and that thickens it pretty well also. if you like okra:)

I make my own roux. Growing up I lived in Louisiana and learned to do this from an old man who lived on a boat. It really isn't difficult.

hello, I am from Louisiana and I make my own Roux. If you want to know how feel free to ask me anything you want to know about cajun or creole cooking

I make my own. I live in Louisana and I prefer to make my own. Your house will smell, but I prefer homemade to store roux. This was asked 2 years ago and I am answering it LOL!!