wild duck gumbo

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Recipe by
Rev BJ Friley
Vicksburg, MS

This is 1 of the many recipes that I have developed over my lifetime of outdoor life.

(1 rating)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For wild duck gumbo

  • 2/3 c
    vegetable oil
  • 2/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 lb
    smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 c
    onion, chopped
  • 1 c
    bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    parsley
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 2
    wild ducks, cut into serving pieces
  • 2 qt
    water
  • 3 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    red pepper
  • 1 lb
    stewed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp
    thyme
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 3 Tbsp
    file powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce

How To Make wild duck gumbo

  • 1
    Brown duck pieces in hot oil.
  • 2
    Remove from heat.
  • 3
    Mix oil and flour to make a roux.
  • 4
    Cook over medium heat until dark brown.
  • 5
    Add sausage and the next 4 ingredients to the roux.
  • 6
    Cook 10 minutes over low heat, add 1/2 cup water, duck pieces, and all seasonings.
  • 7
    Mix well.
  • 8
    Add the remaining water, and simmer until the duck is tender.
  • 9
    Remove duck with a slotted spoon to remove the bone.
  • 10
    Return duck to gumbo.
  • 11
    Add the file powder and simmer 5 minutes.
  • 12
    Serve over rice.

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