how do you make your roux?

[keakar]

Originally Posted by bjhooper82

I've always used store bought roux but want to start making my own. I don't usually measure how much I put in my gumbo, I just know how much I usually use and put about the same amount every time. How much do you guys that make your own usually use in a normal pot of gumbo?

for me its based on the pot im using so whatever pot im cooking in I add just enough oil to cover the bottom of the pot with a thin layer (about 1/16" but definitely not over 1/8") then I add the same amount of flour so its 50/50 so its like a thin liquid paste.

maybe I do it wrong but I don't pre-heat the oil I just throw both in and turn on the fire