Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

Step 1
Cut sausage into 1/2-inch slices; set aside.

Step 2
Combine oil and flour in a 4-quart heavy saucepan; mix until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until roux is a dark reddish brown, 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 3
Stir in onion, bell peppers, celery, okra and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning.

Step 4
Pour in broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; add sausage, pepper sauce, black pepper and salt. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 5
Remove the lid and bring to a boil; add shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes.

Step 6
Portion rice into bowls. Ladle gumbo over rice.