Duck gumbo

Lou Anne called her mother Mama, and the grandchildren called her Memaw. I called her Mrs. Hood. Maybe I changed that to Memaw like the grandchildren, but I think it’s funny that I never changed that formal call name. If Memaw was famous for any dish, it was her duck gumbo. I don’t think duck hunting was a big deal in south Mississippi when I was growing up because I never ate duck until I met the Hood family in 1993. Each year, hunting friends and family of Memaw would drop their cleaned

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When only a big bowl of comfort food will do, this duck gumbo with andouille sausage will leave you full and satisfied.

New Orleans chef Justin Devillier adds a couple of tasty twists to the classic combination

Duck gumbo is one of my favorite dishes. It’s a one-pot meal that’s hearty and satisfying. This time, I’m using duck two ways in this classic Louisiana meal. First, I’m braising the dark quarters in the soup. Next, I grill the crispy-skinned duck breast for the topping. The rest of the duck I use to… Read More →

A dark roux thickens this Goose Gumbo recipe to spicy, flavorful perfection. Making gumbo with wild goose or duck has been a tradition Cajuns have passed down through the years. This easy recipe represents their simple lifestyle of living off the land from field to table.

Warm up this winter with a big bowl of NorthWoods Duck Gumbo

Gumbo is a great way to clean out your freezer – use that duck that has been sitting in there for some time. And if you used FoodSaver bags, you won’t have freezer burn at all. Gumbo freezes well too. Make a big batch, cool and freeze it in batches. Best served over rice.

From seafood and andouille to pheasant and foie gras, we've rounded up our 12 favorite Louisiana gumbo recipes.