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Rabbit Gumbo

By: Marie Reine

"My husband's family has enjoyed this satisfying gumbo for many years. Bold seasonings and savory sausage slices enhance the mild meat. John doesn't do much hunting anymore, but we still enjoy this Cajun dish on cool evenings."

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
2 Hrs

Ready In:
2 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) rabbit, cleaned and cut into pieces
1/2 pound smoked sausage, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup sliced okra
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add rabbit and enough water to cover. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is very tender. Add sausage, salt, thyme, pepper and cayenne. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. Remove rabbit; cool. Debone and cut into bite-size pieces; return to pan. Stir in okra; bring to a boil. Serve in bowls over rice.