Duck gumbo

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Ducks
cupBUTTER or margarine
1cupFlour
1(bunch) Celery [chopped]
3(cloves) Garlic [chopped]
4mediumsOnions [chopped]
1(bunch) Green onions
[chopped]
1largeGreen bell pepper [chopped]
4cupsOkra [sliced]
2cans(20 oz ea.) tomatoes
1can(15 oz) tomato paste
2teaspoonsMSG
1teaspoonOregano
2tablespoonsSalt
2tablespoonsParsley flakes
1teaspoonThyme
1tablespoonBlack pepper
¼teaspoonRed pepper

Directions

1) Rince the ducks and pat dry inside and out. Cook in water to cover in a large sauce pan `til tender, then drain reserving 2 qts.

of the broth. Bone the ducks... 2) Melt the BUTTER or margarine in a skillet and add the flour, cooking `til dark brown; stirring constantly... 3) Add the duck meat and the remaining ingredients and seasonings, and cook over low heat for 2 hours or `til of desired consistancy, stirring frequently... 4) Serve over hor cooked rice or noodles...

Source: "Bill Saiff's Rod & Reel Recipes for Hookin' & Cookin'" cook book Re-typed with permission for you by Fred Goslin in Watertown NY on CYBEREALM Bbs. home of KOOKNET at (315) 786-1120