Wild Goose Gumbo with Oysters
Ingredients
- 1 goose, cut into pieces
- 1/2 c cooking oil
- 1/2 c flour
- 3 onions, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 c celery, chopped
- 2/3 c shallots, chopped
- 1/3 c parsley, chopped
- 1 pint oysters
- salt and pepper to taste
- Tabasco to taste
Instructions
Make a roux in a black iron pot with oil and flour. Cook slowly over low heat until dark brown, stirring occasionally. Add onions, bell pepper and celery, cooking until wilted. Add seasonings and 3 quarts of hot water, then add season seasoned goose and cook in a covered pot over low heat for 2 hours or until goose is very tender. Add oysters, shallots and parsely. Simmer slowly until edges of oysters begin to curl. Serve over rice with file and french bread. Use smoked goose, duck, rabbit or turkey.