Wild Duck Gumbo Recipe

Name: Wild Duck Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 wild ducks; salt and pepper; 1/2 c. onion; 1/4 c. celery; 1/4 c. bell pepper; 3/4 c. flour; 4 Tbsp. vegetable shortening; 2 qt. boiling water; 1/2 lb. smoked link sausage; file

Servings: persons

1
First, skin and debone duck breasts.
2
Cut into quarters or cubes.
3
Salt and pepper duck meat to taste.
4
Next make a roux. Roux consists of ingredients in a cast-iron pot.
5
Melt 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening and stir in flour until brown. Stir in chopped onions, then put in duck meat and saute for 1 or 2 minutes.
6
Immediately stir in boiling water.
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Add chopped bell peppers and chopped celery and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to a simmer.
9
Add smoked link sausage, cut into slices.
10
Cook for 1 hour or more.
11
Serve over rice and hot cornbread.
12
Finally, add a dash or two of file for taste.

625

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 wild ducks, salt and pepper, 1/2 c. onion, 1/4 c. celery, and more.

Yes, Wild 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.

Wild Duck Gumbo

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