Backwoods Gumbo Recipe

Name: Backwoods Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb Chicken gizzards, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 lb Turkey or possibly chicken necks; 4 Tbsp. Peanut oil or possibly lard; 4 Tbsp. Flour; 4 x Ribs celery, minced; 1 lrg Yellow onion, minced; 1 x Sweet bell pepper, minced; 3 x Cloves garlic, minced fine; 1 can (14.5-ounce) whole tomatoes, crushed with your hands; 1 tsp Whole thyme leaves; 1 tsp Whole basil leaves; 3 whl bay leaves; 2 Tbsp. Gumbo file pwdr; 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Tabasco; 1 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Fresh grnd black pepper; 1 lb Smoked warm sausage

Servings: persons

2 lb Chicken gizzards, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 lb Turkey or possibly chicken necks
4 Tbsp. Peanut oil or possibly lard
4 Tbsp. Flour
4 x Ribs celery, minced
1 lrg Yellow onion, minced
1 x Sweet bell pepper, minced
3 x Cloves garlic, minced fine
1 can (14.5-ounce) whole tomatoes, crushed with your hands
1 tsp Whole thyme leaves
1 tsp Whole basil leaves
3 whl bay leaves
2 Tbsp. Gumbo file pwdr
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Tabasco
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Fresh grnd black pepper
1 lb Smoked warm sausage

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A fellow from the bayous of Louisiana came running up to me in an airport and shouted out a set of ingredients.
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He then explained it was a backwoods gumbo, the kind his grandma made for him when he was a boy.
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This is not as complex as a normal gumbo and therefore is easy to make.
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It is a good and Place the gizzards and necks in a 12-qt stockpot and add in 3 to 4 qts of water.
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Cover and simmer till tender, about 2 hrs.
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Set aside to cold.
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Heat a large black frying pan and add in the oil and flour.
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Stir over medium heat till the mix becomes a peanut-butter- colored roux, about 10 to 15 min.
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Add in the celery, onion, green pepper, garlic, and tomatoes and cook, stirring all the time, till almost tender.
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Stir in the remaining ingredients except the sausage and the rice and simmer a few min till thickened.
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Strain the necks and gizzards from the kettle, reserving the broth.
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Place the poultry pcs and the vegetable mix in the kettle, along with 2 qts of the reserved broth.
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Stir over medium heat till the mix thickens.
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Simmer for 30 min.
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Cut sausage into 1-inch pcs.
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Add in the sausage and cook for an additional 15 min.
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Serve over 1/4 c. of cooked long-grain rice in each bowl.

1059

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

153

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb Chicken gizzards, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 2 lb Turkey or possibly chicken necks, 4 Tbsp. Peanut oil or possibly lard, 4 Tbsp. Flour, and more.

Yes, Backwoods Gumbo Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!