The Gumbo Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Chop the onion, bell pepper, and celery (the holy trinity). Dice the garlic and set aside.

2. 2

   Cook the Meats

   In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the andouille sausage, duck breast, and chicken thighs. Brown the meats on all sides, then remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same pot, add the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Return the browned meats to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Simmer the Gumbo

   Bring the gumbo to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Prepare the Rice

   While the gumbo is simmering, cook the rice according to package instructions.

7. 7

   Serve

   Remove the bay leaves from the gumbo. Serve hot over a scoop of rice and garnish with parsley.