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Texas Wild Duck Gumbo

A traditional Cajun recipe for Texas Wild Duck Gumbo.

SouthernChickenAdvanced200 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 Wild ducks
  • 2 Celery stalk
  • 1 Small onion; sliced
  • 2 Small Carrots; diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Salt
  • 1 Gallon Water
  • 1 1/4 Cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 Cup Flour
  • 2 Cup Onion; chopped
  • 2 Cup Celery; chopped
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Black pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Red pepper
  • 1 Pound Smoked sausage
  • 24 Oysters
  • 1/2 Cup Scallions; sliced
  • 1 Cup Bell peppers; chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    To Make the Stock-- In large pot combine ducks, 2 stalks celery, one small onion [sliced], diced carrots, salt, and gallon water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 hours, from time to time skimming off the foam.

  2. 2

    Make the roux of flour and vegetable oil until dark and brown.

  3. 3

    Add the bell peppers, red and black pepper, celery, and onions.

  4. 4

    Remove the ducks from the stock and reduce the broth to 2-1/2 quarts. Strain and pour over the roux. Simmer the gumbo for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove all the meat from the bones, dice in 1/2-inch squares, and add to the gumbo.

  6. 6

    Broil the sausage, slice, and also add to the soup.

  7. 7

    Add the oysters and scallions at last and bring to a boil.

Tags

soupsoutherncajun