Ingredients

1

pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1

medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained

1

tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

package (10 ounces) frozen sliced okra, thawed and drained

1

tablespoon white vinegar

1/4

to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce

4

cups hot cooked rice, for serving

Preparation

Mix sausage, bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours (or high heat setting 3 to 4 hours) or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in okra, vinegar and pepper sauce.

Cover and cook on high heat setting about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Serve gumbo over rice.