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Wild Duck Gumbo

By: Doris Heath  
"Our family and friends just love this delightful, rich gumbo - it's such a unique way to serve this wild bird. We like that the meat is tender but not greasy. With all the wonderful spices, this gumbo is a flavorful main dish. -Doris Heath, Bryson City, North Carolina"

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Prep Time:
1 Hr
Cook Time:
1 Hr 5 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (4 pound) wild ducks, cut up
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped green pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 quarts water
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown duck in batches in oil. Remove and set aside. Discard all but 2/3 cup drippings. Add flour to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until brown, 12-14 minutes. Add sausage, onion, green pepper, celery, parsley and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. ADd next eight ingredients; mix well. Add duck; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 60-75 minutes or until duck is tender. Remove duck. Cool. Debone and cut into chunks; return to pan. Simmer 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Remove bay leaves. Serve with rice.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by jwallacemiller 
I have family from Louisiana, so I've had my share of gumbo over the years. This recipe is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2007 by sharpe1810 
This is a great gumbo recipe even if you don't like gumbo. I used a regular duck and andouille... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by zfreek280 
Excellent recipe. I had someone give me alot of cleaned wild duck this recipe was the only one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by wannabechef 
I bought duck legs (no access to wild in the middle of Texas) because I wanted to make this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Anne Terry 
My husband is an avid hunter, I am diabetic and was looking for a recipe for wild duck. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by DIZRICH 
This was the first time I made gumbo and it was so easy. Great cajun flavor and a really good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by Lizzy 
A good way to use up duck!! If I make again, will slow cook the duck as other reviewers... MORE

 
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