*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                       WILD RABBIT GUMBO WITH OYSTERS
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Meats                            Main dish
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    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.
  
 
 
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