wild duck gumbo

Vicksburg, MS
Updated on Sep 5, 2012

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

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method Stove Top
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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 - wild ducks, cut into serving pieces
  • 2 quarts water
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
  • 1 pound stewed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons file powder
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

How To Make wild duck gumbo

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

Discover More

Ingredient: Wild Game
Culture: American
Category: Wild Game
Method: Stove Top

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