Duck, Duck, Goose-Rustic Style Country Gumbo Recipe

Name: Duck, Duck, Goose-Rustic Style Country Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup flour; 1 whole duck breast, skin on; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped bell peppers; 4 cups assorted sliced Exotic mushrooms; 1 pound smoked sausage, such as andouille or kiebasa, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 3 bay leaves; 7 cups dark veal, chicken or duck stock; 1 pound crawfish tails; 1 teaspoon Rustic Rub, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon file powder; 8 tablespoons paprika; 3 tablespoons cayenne; 5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 6 tablespoons garlic powder; 3 tablespoons onion powder; 6 tablespoons salt; 2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme

Servings: persons

1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup flour
1 whole duck breast, skin on
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped bell peppers
4 cups assorted sliced Exotic mushrooms
1 pound smoked sausage, such as andouille or kiebasa, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 bay leaves
7 cups dark veal, chicken or duck stock
1 pound crawfish tails
1 teaspoon Rustic Rub, recipe follows
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon file powder
8 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons cayenne
5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons onion powder
6 tablespoons salt
2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme

1
Combine the oil and flour in a large cast-iron or enameled cast-iron Dutch oven, over medium heat.
2
Stirring slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 minutes, make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate.
3
In a hot saute pan, add the duck breast, fat side down, render for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until the fat is crispy.
4
Turn the breast over and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Remove the duck from the pan and cool.
6
Slice the breast into 1/4-inch slices.
7
Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and continue to stir for 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted.
8
Add the mushrooms and continue to saute for 2 minutes.
9
Add the sausage, salt, cayenne, and bay leaves.
10
Continue to stir for 3 to 4 minutes.. Stir the stock into the roux mixture until well combined.
11
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
12
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 2 1/2 hours.
13
Skim off any fat that rises to the surface.
14
Stir in the sliced duck, crawfish and Rustic Rub.
15
Continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
16
Remove from the heat.
17
Stir in the parsley, green onions, and file powder.
18
Remove the bay leaves and serve in deep bowls.
19
Combine all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.

1627

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

150

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup flour, 1 whole duck breast, skin on, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Duck, Duck, Goose-Rustic Style Country Gumbo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Duck, Duck, Goose-Rustic Style Country Gumbo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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