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Cajun Roux
INGREDIENTS
2 cups Oil
2-2.5 cups of Flour
DIRECTIONS
Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over med heat
Add your oil
Once your oil is hot add in your flour
Using a whisk to fully combine your flour into your oil
Using a wood spatula stir your mixture
DON NOT WALK AWAY
YOU WILL BURN YOUR ROUX
AND HAVE TO START OVER
At about 2-5 minutes you will be at a White Roux
At about 10 minutes you will be at a Blond Rouc
At about 15-30 minutes you will be at a Brown Roux
At about 30-45 minutes you will be at a Dark Brown Roux
At this point you can add your Trinity and make a Gumbo
If you will not be making a Gumbo remove from heat
Once your Roux is completely cool
Store in an airtight container in your fridge
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