This Duck and Sausage Gumbo is to die for.

My mom grew up in Belle Chasse, Louisiana which is a suburb outside of New Orleans. Both of my parents attended Tulane University. My parents are well versed on Cajun food and made sure that I was too. I love all Cajun food. The intense spices and heat that each dish packs is something astounding.

After my first duck hunt, I knew exactly what dish needed to be made. Gumbo.

Gumbo can be made with seafood, sausage, duck, chicken… really whatever you want. I used deer sausage to add extra meat in the gumbo, but honestly the duck would suffice.

When making the roux for this dish, if you are new, make it low and slow. If you are more confident in your abilities, you can ramp the heat up, but be cautious and continuously stir it or you will burn the roux. You are looking for a melted chocolate consistency and color.

This dish is delicious. If you are worried about the okra having that “slimy” texture, it does not have it in this. It is mighty good.

I love gumbo and I especially loved this gumbo. Don’t get stressed out by the long ingredient list or the roux. It is a very simple gumbo and it will be worth it to make. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!