I put file on my gumbo when it's in my bowl, along with Tabasco. That was dinner two nights ago, as I made about 20 quarts this past weekend. I do cheat though, and use a locally made gumbo base to start with. This batch had a whole turkey, a chicken, wild hog sausage, half a pound of seasoned Tasso pork, and a dozen or so mallard breasts. My wife calls it turduckhen gumbo, and it's one of my kid's favorites. I'd like some shrimp or crawfish in there, but one of my daughters is allergic to shellfish.
