Chef John’s Gumbo with Duck, Andouille, and Shrimp

1. 1

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the duck legs in the hot oil, skin-side down, and cook until browned and the fat has rendered, about 10 minutes. Flip and cook the second side until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the duck legs to a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

2. 2

   Whisk 1 cup flour into the fat in the skillet, adding enough oil to form a thick, smooth roux. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux turns a rich, reddish-brown, about 40 minutes. Whisk in 2 more tablespoons flour and cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Whisk in the broth, 1 cup at a time, until fully incorporated. Remove from the heat.

4. 4

   Cook the sausage in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in the onion, peppers, celery, and chopped green onions; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in the black pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf, then add the diced tomatoes and stir to combine.

5. 5

   Set the ham hock in the center of the Dutch oven. Pour the roux mixture over the ham hock, along with enough water to cover. Add the duck legs to the mixture. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover with the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the duck and ham hock meat are tender, about 4 hours. Skim off as much fat from the surface as possible as it simmers.

6. 6

   Transfer the duck legs and ham hock to a large bowl and let cool. Stir the pickled okra into the gumbo. Pick the meat from the duck legs and ham hock and return the meat to the gumbo. Simmer the gumbo for 45 more minutes.

7. 7

   Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir in the shrimp and crawfish tails; cook until both turn bright pink, about 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon sliced green onions. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

• Calories 615.47 kcal High
• Protein 62.9 g Good Source
• Carbs 39.97 g Moderate
• Total Fat 23.46 g High
• Saturated Fat 6.81 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 300.72 mg High
• Sodium 2189.71 mg High
• Fiber 6.49 g Good Source
• Sugar 11.53 g High
• Added Sugar 3.54 g Moderate
• Calcium 179.06 mg Moderate
• Iron 7.34 mg Good Source
• Potassium 1005.16 mg Good Source
• Vitamin A 1236.24 mcg_rae Good Source
• Vitamin C 349.73 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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