Bruce Mitchell's Bayou Gumbo | Blackstone Griddles 

Bruce needs his own cooking show. I'd watch the hell outta it.

Everytime I watch Bruce, I feel like I'm just sitting with an uncle or something listening to him talk.

Bruce needs his own show I would watch this guy all day long

i always loved the idea of gumbo. “its everything” as a low income kid, growing up those were the best dishes, anything my mom could throw together just to fill out stomachs 🙏🏽

culinary student here. this guy knows what hes on about with that wet rag under the cutting board and roux. kickass guy

That is the most beautiful roux I seen in my entire Louisiana life.

This guy brings a certain humility and authenticity to cooking. A seriously fantastic cook!

Wow...have lived in Louisiana 50 years. Spent 30 of those cooking in many styles of restaurants. Have cooked gumbo countless times. But that roux cook was one of the coolest thing I've seen in my time.

Bruce is my favorite Blackstoner! Who’s with me?! 🙌

I’ve lived in south Louisiana and cooked gumbo my whole life and never seen a roux done like that. Absolutely awesome. I’m trying this roux this week!

Mom made gumbo for 65 years. (She could cook anything) Having polio, she missed a lot of school and learned at home, then she cooked at a restaurant in Houma. You couldn`t pass in front of her house looking hungry ;- )

I live about 5 minutes away from Bruce. Dude is a genuine fella and the real deal. See him making groceries often lol

Met Bruce a few years ago. He and his wife were such kind genuine people.

I always liked this guy on Swamp People. . He was out there alone pulling them huge gators out of the water. . Bad ass man. .

If Bruce had a restaurant, I would drive from Florida to eat there...

We all need a Bruce in our family !

Gumbo is truly a gift to humanity from heaven. Period.

This man is a sight for sore eyes. Takes me back to the early seasons of Swamp People, over 10 years ago when I was 18. I recall a lovely young lady I was seeing, drove over from the next state. I was watching the show, and she turned off the TV. I was confused and turned it back on. 😂 Lol Thinking back, I should've paid more attention to her in that moment that night.. I miss her.

Mmmmm Brother you've got me drooling like Homer. That looks amazing!

One of the best people Bruce is good at what he does.

Bruce, you are the Bob Ross of Southern/Cajun cooking. Love ya man!

The best cooking yt channels are like these. Good genuine people who just like to make food, enjoy it, and what others to try and make it themselves. Respect.

Bruce is not a stingy man. He gives out good vibes no matter what he does.

I’ve made this several times on my Blackstone, it has come out perfect every time. I’ve had people change their plans at the last minute and drive 50 miles when they heard I was making this recipe, with a few personal touches of mine. Highly recommend this dish on a Blackstone

I'm not into cooking but for some reason I can't stop watching this dude

i have never seen someone make a roux like that, one of the best looking roux's ive ever seen lol

I’ve been making roux for a good 20 out of the 37 years of my life, and I’ve never seen a roux made this way. This is genius! I will be trying soon.

Señor Bruce - looks amazingly delicious. Great idea of using the griddle with the prep. Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽

Bruce, you are great on here. I wish swamp people show would show stuff like this instead of just alligator hunting all the time.

Momma lived in Louisiana for 30 years rip . always made Gumbo Mmmmmm still Love it .Love watching you make Fixings. God Bless you Brother 🕊️🙏🕊️

That's freakin amazing,I've been making Roux most of my life in a Professional Kitchen and never even thought this could happen! Very smart Bruce🙌.

To be honest let's just admit how fucking cool this guy is. He reminds me of my grandpa who passed away 7 years ago. I'm 35 Now and have a family. I like in a remote area of Tennessee but my children are 11 years old. I've been through my whole life with my grandpa, he reminds me of him. Even at 83 years of age he never stopped living life. This guys reminds me of him so much.

That appreciation for deep fried Oreos is on point 😆

That gumbo looks so good I could smell it through my phone

I've never seen a roux like that in my life. This man's a wizard

Slide like in like we know what we're doing.. freaking priceless

I stopped watching the alligator show along time ago but it's great to see Bruce doing well. I live in Baltimore so we don't have a lot of gumbo around here. Bruce's looked great. Thanks for sharing.

The technique of browning /toasting the flour first is a new one for me, definitely trying it next time. Thanks for the recipe.

You know this is gonna be good when a Southerner cooks.

Bob Ross of cooking "Now all we have to do is hurry up and wait". Simple and amazing just like the video

Nice to watch you make another variation of Gumbo. The was some mighty dark roux. Back in the day, I cooked with Chef Paul Prudhomme and man, he loved his roux. Cajun Magic. Let's get cooking.

Bruce, you got me addicted! It’s 10:30 at night and I just got back from fishing. I just ate the last of my salmon cakes you showed me how to make the other day now I’m watching you make this gumbo and going to make it soon on my Blackstone.

"BRAVO"... That INTRO is FANTASTIC!!! I am an Acting Teacher here in New Mexico... and do commercials and usually on RU-vid I don't like Intros... but this one was great... I used to live in EAST TEXAS in the 80s and went to Louisiana every chance I got... Miss the good food!!! Thank you for sharing this great video. IIIIIEEEE

I'm making Gumbo the next time I get crabs. Will definitely try this method of toasting the flour dry.

You need your own cooking show. I miss my dad cooking his gumbo and Bruce you just brought back memories of when we go to Biloxi Ms. Born in the Mississippi Delta and we ate alot of Gumbo. Ever time we go to the coast we stay at some campground and dad would fix his version of gumbo. We catch our crabs , he buy chicken and sausage at the store . We then , as he know where to go catch the Shrimpers and buy shrimp from them right off the boat . He have all the ingredients and make the best gumbo I ever ate. I sure like to try yours. I know my dad would've loved a Blackstone grill.

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Woooo...New Jersey yankee who's been to Louisiana a buncha times. Thank you, that was something special!

That is the most beautiful roux I have ever seen in a cooking demonstration. Absolutely genius!

Love this man!!! Bruce from the Bayou!!! He's a great cook and often featured him cooking on Swamp People!!! A true Southener with a real love for Southern cooking!!! Would love to try his Gumbo!!!

I could watch bruce all day long and listen to his stories.

This Dude Here needs his own bayou kookin' show!

This and the Jambalaya video is driving me crazy! I know what I'm doing this weekend. Thank You Bruce!

first time watching. only 3 minutes in. this guy is the Bob Ross of cooking. that's the feel I got

and people wonder why southern food taste so good. no measuring of spices just what he feels is right. love the food.

I am a Florida boy from Wewahitchka fla I love the river , but I couldn't make a descent living there so went to Venice la . Hopped on a crew boat going to south pass 60 and went to work as an roustabout on an Arco rig. Got on with the company in a couple of years , and ended up retiring with them. I met some of best people you ever won't to meet. I guess that's why I enjoy your stories so much. Hope you keep on telling them. , And may God bless.

It's like backwater hibachi! Looks delicious!

I love the "ON THE BAYOU" graphics Bruce!!! Genius!!!

Enjoy these videos especially with Bruce. He was my favorite on swamp people

Hi man, Bruce, I'm a Swiss guy, far a way from the Missisippi, but intuitively I make Gumpo the same, without that anybody told my so. Thanks a lot for this episode.

Its absolutely true, no 2 families cook gumbo the same way. I have to say, I love the big flat iron cooking surface! And the gumbo looks as good as my Ma' ma' did. Just to add my experiences; The dry roux method is by far the best way for any beginner cajun cook. Its so much easier to control the color. Even though you still have to keep stirring the flour so it doesnt burn, adding the oil in the end of the process controls how much oil is actually needed and more importantly the less likely you will burn the roux. The traditional way of making roux is usually a 1 to 1 (1 cup flour to 1 cup oil, which is far too much oil IMHO.) The other challenge of mixing the flour and the oil at the same time can be hard to control depending on the oil used and how hot you cook the roux. When the man says you cannot walk away from the roux, this is doubly true when you use this method. Controlling the temperature of the oil can be tricky and so you have to constantly keep stirring for 20-60 min depending how hot the pot or surface along with the oil is. IF you do use this method, make sure you use oil that has a high smoking point such as vegetable oil rather then butter. While you could use butter, just know it will take you forever to get the roux to a chocolate color but in the end you will most likely end up burning the roux. If you burn the roux, you might as well throw it out and start over again. Butter is great for a blond roux, mainly for dishes like etouffee based dishes. Hope this helps some of the beginners out there.

Love seeing Bruce cook on the Blackstone!

What a brilliant way to make a roux! The idea of cooking all the ingredients separately and then bringing them all together is so smart.

You made me re-live some of the best times in my life down on the bayous of Louisiana in Thibodaux , Morgan city and Vacherie

I lived in NOLA eight years. Gumbo is one of my favorite dishes. It's good to know about the roux you made Bruce. I will try out the way you make it. That looks very delicious 😋. Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷.

Hi Bruce! I love to watch you and your fishing partner Ron. I watch Swamp People every Monday and I absolutely love you guys❤

*This is why I'm desperately telling my Acadian friend he needs come with me and venture out to Louisiana to see if he has any Cajun cousins. A regularly bases I go back where my ancestors are from good ol'Kentucky and many times to the Ozark. And visit friends in Mississippi. But Louisiana is going to be one of those cool trips for my friend Joel and his family and I.*

Ok, I made this tonight. Easiest roux I have ever made, and the entire gumbo was delicious. Thanks!

Bruce, you are such a genuine and amazing human being. Love from Sweden.

I was in the Army with a few guys from the Bayou and they all cooked such awesome food. Gumbo and crayfish boils were my favorites. You can order gumbo in a restaurant, but unless it's real Bayou based, it'll just never measure up. My wife and I love your videos and your cooking is so awesome. We've learned some of your secrets, but we'll never measure up. Thank you, for insight and food!!

This man has a good heart. I feel it

This was the first time to see one of Bruce's video and really enjoyed it. He is so easy going with the way he talks and appears on the video. He is not getting excited, or slinging his hands when he is talking. So many on these cooking video are putting on a show for you as they are cooking but there is no need for all that. Just make it simple to watch and hear, I really enjoyed this one and plan to see a lot more. Thanks your videos are great .

I saw this on my tv RU-vid channel. It gave credits that aren't given here. WTH? Nathan Lippy, this is incredible directing. CJ and Ethan. Incredible video and editing. Bruce is the real deal and you guys recognize that. This Blackstone video is the best Blackstone has ever done. Kudos to corporate. This video is brilliant on every level. This video is so incredible I had to come to my computer because it was the only way I could say this. Nathan, CJ , Blackstone Betty, Sarah Glover, Todd Toven, Bruce Mitchell.....you guys have made Blackstone what it is. Could've been Camp Chef but it was Blackstone. Thankfully Blackstone made the best griddle and chose you guys to represent the best griddle ever... I am so appreciative and in awe. You are doing world class work. Own it...

Cant believe this guy is still not on his own channel and plugging Blackstone

I can watch this guy all day !!

My appreciation and respect for the roux has increase exponentially. Hello, griddle (yes, you flat, rectangular, purveyor of flavor, you....) and hello roux making. It's gonna be epic. This Hoosier boy has had an epiphany. Thanks, Bruce.

First time watching and this guy is a natural. Could definitely see him on a network cooking show.

wasn't expecting much, but then I saw flat-top roux. I've made roux a million times, until now I thought baked roux was the pinnacle of roux-technology. Bruce out there moving the chains! and I want every viewer to understand how next level that is.

Bruce,I have to tell you, I have watched you, Gator hunt, for years on TV. But this was extremely pleasant to see. I watch cooking shows all the time. If you had one ,I would watch it! Good job buddy!

Oh my goodness!!! You left my mouth watering for this dish!!!

I don’t know how I came across your channel but I am thrilled that I did. I literally could watch you cook all day! You are an amazing chef! Omg food looks so yummy 😋

This dude is the Bob Ross of Creole cooking!

Now that is one damn fine looking gumbo. Never seen it done on a flat top griddle but I'm fixing to try.

The production on your videos is great. It's like an actual cable TV show.

Love the Cajun recipes and the stories you shared with us also. I would like to see more videos and cooks like this. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming!

Never seen anybody make a rue on a flat top let alone start out with dry flour first. Awesome

I agree he needs his own show. Bruce miss you on swamp people hope you come back!

Bruce iv watched you for years now .Im glad you are cooking now.I just wanted to tell you i really miss Tylor as i know you do.He was a great dog. He is waiting at the rainbow bridge for you.When you get there y'all can go over the bridge into heaven and be together for ever.

Oh man, havent seen bruce in years on swamp people, one of my favorites! Glad to see hes doing well and making some slamming food

First video I've ever watched on this channel and automatically subscribed after seeing this. Man definitely knows a gumbo 👍

Born and raised in South Louisiana and that's exactly how my mama and grandma made their rouxs.

Justin Wilson would be proud of this young man! Old school !🇺🇸👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Seriously the Food Network needs to talk to him about his own show.

Love that southern cooking. Great job. Looks delicious.

Bruce is the real deal. His cooking and camp story at the end is real Louisiana living. My wife and I grandparents both lived that way. Will still live that lifestyle but a little more modern lol.

I obviously grew up in the wrong state(SC)😁 bc I would be the bestest cook had I grew up in Louisiana with great chefs like Mr.Bruce❤❤Thanks for sharing!! I was ready for my bowl 🥣 😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

Thank you for bringing your food traditions to the rest of us.

I love your cooking. Yummy. Wish I could taste them. Hi from the Caribbean Island of Trinidad.Thanks for sharing your cooking secrets. I love to cook as well.

if a man gets this round of off his own cooking, he knows what real good food is.

Bruce i could watch you cook and talk all day brother!! i Just found your You tube channel omg love it !!!

Great recipe, I never knew much about gumbo, only that it was delicious. Thanks from Australia.