Teddy's Duck Gumbo

Gumbo with a twist! Duck is added to the traditional spicy medley of shrimp, smoked sausage, bell peppers, onions, garlic, celery, and tomatoes to create a rich, hearty dish. Serve hot over white rice, and substitute other poultry for the duck if you wish.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 252 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups chopped onion
• 3 cups water
• 1 ½ cups chopped celery
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups chopped green bell pepper
• 2 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) domestic whole ducklings, dressed
• 2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 (4.5 ounce) package gumbo base, as in Zatarian's
• 2 pounds frozen sliced okra
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the ducks in a slow cooker, fill with enough water to cover, and cook on Low until juices run clear, about 8 hours. Remove, reserving 3 cups of duck broth, and debone, discarding bones.

Step 2

Place the water and 3 cups of duck broth into a slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, garlic, onion, celery, bell pepper, bay leaves, and gumbo base mix. Cook on High until the mixture boils. Reduce heat, and stir in the duck meat, okra, shrimp, and sausage. Cook until thickened, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.