Jambalaya Girl Jambalaya 8 oz 4pk

Really, really good.

Closest thing to making it from scratch. Everyone loves it.

This made a really delicious Shrimp Gumbo.But I used it as a "BASE", a substitute for standing over the stove to make my own roux.I added most everything you would in making Gumbo. I started by browning some Andouille Sausage. I removed the meat and added Garlic to the oil in which I had browned it. Then added the Cajun Trinity; Green Peppers, Celery and Onion.And I used Chicken Stock in place of 4 cups of the water the package directions call for, and I added a little Cayenne Pepper and let all that simmer, as directed.I added the Sausage and Shrimp after about 30-40 minutes.Use any Gumbo Recipe for ideas and quantities.But I think it would have been a very disappointing dish if prepared as described on the box, adding only Sausage and Chicken or Shrimp.Online, JambaylaGirl.com shares recipes for preparing the Gumbo in a slow cooker, and I plan to make Shrimp Étouffée using the Gumbo Base as she describes.UPDATE: The Shrimp Étouffée was delicious!

Next best thing to homemade

We made homemade bread bowls and filled them with this Gumbo using chicken and sausage. It was the hit of the party, no leftovers.

If you follow the instructions on the box to a T, the roux is a little watery and not much flavor, I add garlic, paprika, cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper. Also I cook it in the slow cooker on high for a few hours then add seafood thee last 15 minutes. It comes out very very rich and flavorful. It is almost the consistency of a gravy at that point. Really surprised it ended up this good for a simple mix.

So delicious I made seafood gumbo with crab, shrimp and sausage. It was a hit with the family.

I tried the rest, those major brands available in the big box grocery stores. Then I tried Jambalaya Girl. The best!Don’t know how Jambalaya Girl seems to coat each grain of rice with flavor and seasoning. But she does! Buy this product with 100% confidence. You will not be disappointed. Top quality, delicious.

I've tried a number of gumbo mixes and this is one of the best by far. Nice dark roux with the just the right thickness. First batch was with andouille and chicken breast. I added some chicken skin for extra flavor. Only need to use water with the mix but may use chicken stock next along with some shrimp.

great product