5 qts. water
2 bell peppers, chopped
2 c. celery, chopped
6 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
3 tbsp. black pepper
8 slices bacon, cut fine
3 c. green onions, chopped
3 lbs. shrimp, crabmeat or both
1 c. flour
2 lg. onions, chopped
4 tbsp. garlic, chopped
3 tbsp. salt
3 tbsp. red pepper
3/4 c. parsley, chopped
10 pods fresh cut okra
Vegetable oil

Make a roux stirring vegetable oil and flour until well browned. Add 2 cups water and stir. Add 3 more cups water and all other ingredients. Let cook until vegetables are done. Add seafood 15 minutes before gumbo is ready and let cook. Add more water if necessary.