Smoked Sausage and Rabbit Gumbo

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Smoked Sausage and Rabbit Gumbo Recipe

This Smoked Sausage and Rabbit Gumbo is a classic Southern dish, bringing together the flavors of smoked sausage, rabbit, okra, and tomatoes in a rich and flavorful gumbo. Perfect for a crowd or a warm meal on a chilly day, this gumbo is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 lb. rabbit meat, cubed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14-ounce) can okra, drained
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cooked white rice, for serving
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the rabbit, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
  3. Add the bell pepper, paprika, thyme, cayenne, bay leaf, tomatoes, and okra and stir to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the rabbit is cooked through.
  4. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve the gumbo over cooked white rice and garnish with parsley.
  5. To store, let the gumbo cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. The gumbo will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  6. To freeze, let the gumbo cool completely before transferring to a freezer-safe container. The gumbo will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
  7. To reheat, transfer the gumbo to a large saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Alternatively, you can reheat the gumbo in the microwave, stirring every few minutes, until warmed through.