2 lb. shortening
2 lb. plain flour

Brown in skillet. Stir constantly to keep from burning.

2 c. chipped ham pieces
4 big onions, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 bell peppers, diced
1 button garlic, diced

Cook until tender in a little shortening. Then add to roux. Add water to thin roux.

2 lbs. okra, sliced
2 big cans of tomatoes
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
10 lbs. shrimp
1 lb. crab meat
1 qt. oysters, if available

Add water to make consistency you want. Salt and pepper. Tie crab boil in a little cloth. Let it boil with gumbo. Let it simmer for hours. Makes 4 gallons.