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I used the frozen okra, and added it with the other vegetables. No problem with slime. I think the idea is that it cooks in with the stock, giving it the rich texture. I liked the gumbo. I am planning on making a very different dish using black-eyed peas and beef, but using the rest of the...

Slime Lee, Slime was not a problem. I expected it to be, but was pleasantly surprised. I just opened the package and dumped the okra in the dutch oven along with everything else. I did cook it for a long time on a low heat, but do not know if that affected the outcome. Arleigh

My first gumbo I tried making my first Gumbo yesterday. It turned out pretty good, although I am sure it was not in any sense "authentic". I have never even seen a gumbo before, let alone know what it should taste like. I found several recipes on a web-site, and put together my own for my first...