hey fishlessman...gumbo pic

tjv · November 2007

<p />here is a picture of the gumbo....chicken and sausage. For some reason my mother-in-law prefers hens over fryers for the chicken. What ever that means![p]To me the color is similar to peanut butter, creamy not crunchy! She will be in New England for XMAS, maybe needs to do a classs, LOL. T

fishlessman · November 2007

tjv,
looks good. i added about a pound and a half of shrimp to mine at heatup, the stuff went fast, especially since i think noone ever had it before. mine turned a little green from maybe too much okra, maybe cut that back a little and find some fresh stuff instead of frozen for next time.

SuperDave · November 2007

tjv,[p] Can anyone explain the difference between fryers and hens? Is it a dryness or tenderness issue or just a size thing? If so is a hen smaller than a fryer? Or vice-versa?[p]I've never been quite sure about that one...

The Naked Whiz · November 2007

SuperDave,
I think a stewing hen will be 7-8 pounds and older and tougher? Fryers are 3-4 pounds and younger? Something like that...[p]TNW

Mike in Abita · November 2007

tjv,[p]That is some good looking gumbo. Got any left?[p]Mike

Drivr · November 2007

The Naked Whiz,
lots tougher, you have to let an old hen simmer for a long while to get it to the point where you can do anything with the meat. But a lot of people swear you get a better flavor for soups and stews from hens.

tjv · November 2007

Mike in Abita, only thing left is the pot. LOL

hey fishlessman...gumbo pic

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