Overton's Seafood Gumbo

Directions

Bring stock to a boil, lower heat and simmer several hours.

Strain thestock, discarding solids. Cook okra in the oil in a large, heavy pot overmedium heat, stirring and scraping until some of the sliminess isgone; about 15 minutes.

Add tomatoes, onions, celery, garlic, peppers, vinegar, the seasoning and herb mix and cook over low to medium heatfor about ½ hour, stirring and scraping often.

Blend the roux into the okra and tomato mixture.

Veryslowly blend the stock into the mixture.

Simmer about 1 hour.

Add crab and shrimp and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.

Add oysters and simmer about 5 minutes. Add green onions.

Serve over rice with file`powder added to taste at the table.