Goose And Tasso Gumbo

Serves: 5

Vicente Kshlerin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

48

Sweetness

54

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Bread Flour

Directions:

1

Pat goose dry and prick all over with a fork

2

Season goose with salt and pepper

3

In a large heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) brown goose in batches, without crowding, pouring off all but 2 tablespoons fat into a large heatproof bowl after each batch and reserving fat in bowl

4

Transfer goose as browned to a heavy 12 quart kettle

5

In skillet cook 1/3 cup reserved goose fat and flour over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a flat-edged metal or wooden spatula, until roux is the dark reddish-brown color of chestnut shells, about 45 minutes

6

(Alternatively, make Microwave Brown Roux and transfer to skillet

7

) Stir in onions, bell pepper, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened

8

While roux is cooking bring goose, tasso or ham, tomatoes with juice, and water to a boil

9

Add roux mixture by large spoonfuls, stirring well after each addition, and simmer gumbo, covered, stirring occasionally, until goose is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours

10

Transfer goose with tongs to a large bowl and cook until it can be handled

11

Discard skin and bines and shred goose meat

12

Stir meat into gumbo with scallions, cayenne, and salt to taste

13

Gumbo may be make 3 days ahead, cooked completely, uncovered, and chilled, covered

14

Skim fat from gumbo

15

Reheat mixture if previously shilled

16

Pat goose dry and prick all over with a fork

17

Season goose with salt and pepper

18

In a large heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) brown goose in batches, without crowding, pouring off all but 2 tablespoons fat into a large heatproof bowl after each batch and reserving fat in bowl

19

Transfer goose as browned to a heavy 12 quart kettle

20

In skillet cook 1/3 cup reserved goose fat and flour over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a flat-edged metal or wooden spatula, until roux is the dark reddish-brown color of chestnut shells, about 45 minutes

21

(Alternatively, make Microwave Brown Roux and transfer to skillet

22

) Stir in onions, bell pepper, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened

23

While roux is cooking bring goose, tasso or ham, tomatoes with juice, and water to a boil

24

Add roux mixture by large spoonfuls, stirring well after each addition, and simmer gumbo, covered, stirring occasionally, until goose is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours

25

Transfer goose with tongs to a large bowl and cook until it can be handled

26

Discard skin and bines and shred goose meat

27

Stir meat into gumbo with scallions, cayenne, and salt to taste

28

Gumbo may be make 3 days ahead, cooked completely, uncovered, and chilled, covered

29

Skim fat from gumbo

30

Reheat mixture if previously shilled

31

Serve gumbo ladled over rice in large soup plates

32

Serve gumbo ladled over rice in large soup plates