How many gallons of gumbo do I need for 30 people?

If you’re having more than one entree, 8 oz a person will likely be fine. 1 gallon = 10-12 people depending on how much your people eat. That’s how we sell it at work. 30 people would be fine with 3 gallons.

How many gallons of gumbo does it take to feed 100 people?

Chicken Sausage Gumbo is an old Traditional Cajun favorite and we often cook big batches of it when the crowds get big. I’m estimating that this will feed 100 people considering the only side dish being potato salad or bread. This gumbo is cooked in an 80 quart (20 gallon) seafood boiling pot.

How much gumbo Do I need to feed 10?

How Much Gumbo Do I Need? 1 gallon will serve 10 guests as a main course (12 oz. of gumbo per person by volume and steamed rice equals what gogo!

How much gumbo do I need for 8 people?

Cindy’s Easy Gumbo Recipe This Sausage Gumbo recipe is quick, easy, and feeds a crowd. It serves 8 people, costs $12.46 to make and just $1.56 per serving.

How many servings are in a quart of gumbo?

Quart serves 4 cups or 2 entrees. Half gallon serves 8 cups or 5 entrees. Gallon serves 16 cups or 10 entrees.

How much roux do I need for 4 gallons of gumbo?

When doubling or tripling the recipe, keep in mind that you need 1 cup of roux per gallon of gumbo. The darker the roux, the less thickening power it has. The roux MUST be stirred constantly.

What gives gumbo its flavor?

Most gumbos use two distinctive ingredients to thicken and flavor them: roux and either okra or filé powder.

How much roux does it take to thicken 1 gallon?

To thicken one gallon of liquid use 12 ounces of roux, but you can use up to a pound if you want it to be very thick. *There is a such thing as a dry roux, which calls for you to toast the flour before using it. This type of roux is common in Creole and Cajun recipes.

Is gumbo supposed to be thick or soupy?

Gumbo is much denser than a simple soup; the broth has a thick, almost viscous consistency. And that characteristic is most commonly created by making a roux, cooking flour and oil together until they thicken and darken. Otherwise, gumbo can be thickened with file, which is just powdered dried sassafras leaves.

How many people eat Gumbo on Christmas night?

For Christmas Night my Uncle makes 2 Gumbos…. 1 seafood 1 chix sausage, he uses a 20 quart pot for both and we have a good bit left over. We have about 45 people eating off of that and its the only thing he serves. If you have a Turkey Fryer Pot I would use that and it will be enough esp if they have other food.

Is there such a thing as a gumbo calculator?

A large batch of roux in a 5qt cast iron dutch oven would suffice, then transferring it to the big pot to combine with the trinity. Make and refrigerate/freeze the stock before hand, and just defrost it earlier in the day of the party. re: Gumbo calculator….Is there one? Posted Go from there.

How many gallons of Gumbo in a Dutch oven?

Moving batch No. 1 from the cooker to a serving bowl and then starting batch No. 2. About half the guests had seconds. The amount was perfect. Just a little bit leftover. However, I always served appetizers before hand and French Bread during the dinner. Someone also brought along deserts. Not sure how much a dutch oven = in terms of gallons.

How many men will be at a gumbo party?

The gumbo is for a 70th birthday party my coworker is giving for her mother. I don’t have a clue how many men will be there. It will be from 2-5 and there will be a limited amount of other food. If it’s not during meal time, you could probably get away with just doubling his recipe.

How many gallons of gumbo do I need for 30 people?