Ingredients

  • 1 rabbit, about 3 pounds, dressed, cut into serving pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Rustic Rub, recipe follows
  • 1 cup brown roux
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
  • 3 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/2 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch links
  • 2 cups sliced assorted wild mushrooms
  • 3 quarts water
  • 3 cups cooked long-grain rice, warm
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Essence, recipe follows
  • 8 tablespoons paprika
  • 3 tablespoons cayenne
  • 5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 6 tablespoons salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • Season the rabbit with the Rustic Rub.
  • In a large pot, heat the oil, over high heat.
  • When the pan is smoking hot, brown the rabbit, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove to a platter and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add the brown roux.
  • Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, shallots, and garlic.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until vegetables are wilted.
  • Add the salt, cayenne, black pepper, and bay leaves.
  • Add the rabbit, andouille sausage, and wild mushrooms, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the water, stirring to mix well.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 1 hour or until the rabbit is tender.
  • To assemble, ladle the gumbo into an over-sized bowl and top with the rice.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley.
  • Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Yield: about 2/3 cup
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
  • Published by William and Morrow, 1993.