Venison Gumbo

Name: Venison Gumbo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 1 cup peanut oil, (lard or bacon fat); 1 1/4 cups flour; 1 large minced green peppers; 2 minced medium onions; 4 minced celery stalks; 6 minced cloves garlic; 3 to 4 pounds venison or other game meats; 1 teaspoon black pepper; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 3 quarts game stock, (chicken stock or water); 1 pound smoked andouille sausage, (cut into rings); 2 tablespoons file powder; 2 green onions and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley per person