Duck and Andoille File Gumbo

Ingredients

• 3 (2 to 3 lb.) wild ducks
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil or bacon fat
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 1/2 lbs. andouille or smoked sausage
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1/2 cups chopped green pepper
• 3 quarts chicken stock
• 3 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. gumbo filé
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• Steamed or cooked Rice