Title: Wild Rabbit Gumbo with Oysters
Categories: Game Fowl Rabbit Main
Yield: 1 Servings
| 1 | | Rabbit, cut into pieces |
| 1/2 | c | Cooking oil |
| 1/2 | c | Flour |
| 3 | | Onions, chopped |
| 1 | | Bell pepper, chopped |
| 1/2 | c | Celery, chopped |
| 2/3 | c | Shallots, chopped |
| 1/3 | c | Parsley, chopped |
| 1 | pt | Oysters |
| | | Salt & pepper to taste |
| | | Tabasco to taste |
Make a roux in a black iron pot with oil and flour. Cook slowly over low
heat until dark brown, stirring occasionally. Add onions, bell pepper and
celery, cooking until wilted. Add seasonings and 3 quarts of hot water,
then add season seasoned rabbit and cook in a covered pot over low heat for
2 hours or until rabbit is very tender. Add oysters, shallots and parsely.
Simmer slowly until edges of oysters begin to curl. Serve over rice with
file' and french bread.