Duck Gumbo Recipe

Name: Duck Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 teaspoon pepper; 4 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) ducklings, dressed, cut up, and skinned; 1 cup butter or margarine, melted; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 medium onions, chopped; 1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 gallon water; 2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper; 1/3 cup chopped green onion tops; 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper
4 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) ducklings, dressed, cut up, and skinned
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 medium onions, chopped
1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 gallon water
2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/3 cup chopped green onion tops
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Hot cooked rice

1
Sprinkle: 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper over ducklings; set aside.
2
Combine melted butter and flour in a large stockpot; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 45 minutes or until roux is color of a copper penny. Add onion, green pepper, and minced garlic; continue cooking 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3
Gradually add water, stirring until well blended. Add reserved duckling, sausage, and red pepper. Simmer, uncovered, 2 hours or until meat begins to fall off bones. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
4
Lift off and discard solidified fat from surface. Remove duckling; remove meat from bones, discarding bones. Chop meat into bite-size pieces; return to gumbo.
5
Add remaining salt, onion, and parsley. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated. Ladle over hot cooked rice in individual serving bowls.

626

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided, 1 teaspoon pepper, 4 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) ducklings, dressed, cut up, and skinned, 1 cup butter or margarine, melted, and more.

Yes, Duck 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.

Duck Gumbo

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