Smoked Duck Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups canola oil
• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 2 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 tbsp. granulated garlic
• 1 tbsp. granulated onion
• 1 tbsp. paprika
• 1 1⁄2 tsp. mesquite seasoning, such as McCormick Grill Mates
• 1⁄2 tsp. cayenne
• 1 large white onion, roughly chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, roughly chopped
• 8 cups duck or chicken stock
• 2 1⁄2 lb. smoked duck breast, cut into 1"x2" strips about 1/2" thick
• 1 1⁄2 lb. andouille sausage, sliced 1/4" thick on an angle
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Sliced scallions, for garnish