Max's Turkey Gumbo Recipe

Name: Max's Turkey Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 turkey carcass; 2 bay leaves; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 carrot, roughly chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 yellow onions, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 pound smoked sausage, such as Kielbasa, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 turkey carcass
2 bay leaves
2 celery stalks, diced
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 carrot, roughly chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 yellow onions, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 pound smoked sausage, such as Kielbasa, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Steamed rice, for serving

1
For the turkey stock: Remove any meat from the turkey carcass and shred or roughly chop the meat so there are no large chunks.
2
Refrigerate until ready to use.
3
Put the turkey carcass in a large pot with 10 cups of water (feel free to use any leftover turkey stock in the place of water if you want to), the bay leaves, celery, bouillon cubes, carrots and onions.
4
Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and simmer for about 1 hour.
5
For the gumbo: In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter.
6
Add the flour and reduce the heat to low.
7
Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is chocolate brown, about 15 minutes.
8
Do not let it burn.
9
Stir in the onions, celery and green peppers and cook until the vegetables are soft, an additional 5 minutes.
10
Strain the turkey stock through a fine-mesh sieve and add it to the Dutch oven along with the reserved turkey meat and sausage.
11
Bring the mixture back to a boil and lower to a simmer; simmer for 1 hour.
12
Stir in the Creole seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
13
Serve with steamed rice.

710

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 turkey carcass, 2 bay leaves, 2 celery stalks, diced, 2 chicken bouillon cubes, and more.

Yes, Max's Turkey Gumbo 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.

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Max's Turkey Gumbo

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