1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 chopped bell pepper
1 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
1 lb. frozen chopped okra, sauteed separately
1 1/2 lbs. smoke sausage, sliced
2 lbs. fresh shrimp, peeled
1 lb. cooked, deboned chicken, cubed
2 pts. fresh raw oysters
2 lbs. fresh cleaned crab parts
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
2 beef bouillon cubes
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1 to 1 1/2 gals. water (add to desired consistency)
1/2 c. flour, browned slowly on low fire separately
1 tsp. gumbo file

In a large pot, saute first 4 vegetable seasonings in a small amount of water to prevent sticking. Add sausage, shrimp, and chicken; saute approximately 20 minutes on a medium fire. Then add the sauteed okra; mix well. Add water gradually to desired consistency, then beef cubes and other spices. Slowly stir in browned flour to thicken. Let simmer on a medium fire for approximately 1 hour. Add cleaned crab parts and oysters and continue cooking for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the teaspoon gumbo file just before serving. Serves 20 to 25 people.