Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Gumbo Recipe

Name: Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 pound andouille or other smoked sausage, diced into 1/4-inch cubes; 3 to 4 bay leaves; 6 cups turkey stock; Reserved turkey meat from making stock; 2 to 3 cups chopped leftover turkey meat; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/4 cup chopped green onion tops; 1/2 tablespoon file powder; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 turkey carcass; 2 yellow onions, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 4 springs thyme; 2 to 4 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 gallon water, or enough to cover carcass

Servings: persons

1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 pound andouille or other smoked sausage, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
3 to 4 bay leaves
6 cups turkey stock
Reserved turkey meat from making stock
2 to 3 cups chopped leftover turkey meat
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped green onion tops
1/2 tablespoon file powder
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 turkey carcass
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled
4 springs thyme
2 to 4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 gallon water, or enough to cover carcass

1
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Whisk in flour and continue to stir constantly-either with a whisk or a wooden spoon-until roux turns a deep, dark chocolate brown (or another shade of your liking). This should take around 30 minutes. If you sense that your roux is in danger of burning, reduce heat immediately and continue to stir.
2
Once roux has reached desired shade, carefully stir in onions, bell pepper, and celery, and continue to stir about 5 minutes, until vegetables begin to wilt. Be prepared: when cold vegetables hit hot roux, they emit a cloud of steam and a loud hissing. Add salt, cayenne, and sausage, and continue to cook about 5 minutes.
3
Add bay leaves and stock, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for an hour, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Skim off any fat that rises to the surface. Add turkey and continue to simmer uncovered for 2 hours.
4
Add black pepper and taste; adjust seasoning. Thin out with more stock or water if necessary. Just before serving, add parsley, green onions, and lemon juice. In order to properly incorporate file powder, mix it first with a few tablespoons of stock; stir to a smooth consistency and then add to gumbo.
5
Serve with white rice, and potato salad if desired.
6
Cut or break carcass into smaller pieces and place in a large stock pot. Add vegetables, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, and water. Place pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about two hours. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
7
Drain stock, reserving liquid. Once solids have cooled to a manageable temperature, pick through and reserve any turkey meat that has fallen off the bones. See that no turkey meat remains on the carcass. Set meat aside for gumbo.

1730

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

141

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion, 1 cup chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey 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!