Turkey Gumbo Recipe

Name: Turkey Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cooked turkey, white and dark meat; 1 1/2 sticks butter; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup bacon renderings; 3 ribs celery, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 8 cups chicken or turkey stock; 1 pound ham, diced; 1 pound canned tomatoes, rough chopped; 2 tablespoons file powder; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon mixed salt and ground pepper; 1 teaspoon crushed hot red chili peppers; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon ground bay leaves, or 3 whole leaves; 2 cups diced okra

Servings: persons

1 pound cooked turkey, white and dark meat
1 1/2 sticks butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup bacon renderings
3 ribs celery, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
8 cups chicken or turkey stock
1 pound ham, diced
1 pound canned tomatoes, rough chopped
2 tablespoons file powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon mixed salt and ground pepper
1 teaspoon crushed hot red chili peppers
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground bay leaves, or 3 whole leaves
2 cups diced okra

1
First, chop the cooked turkey into 1-inch pieces, or shred by hand, and reserve.
2
Next, in a 3 to 4 gallon stockpot over medium heat, add the butter and melt.
3
Next, add the flour into the butter and cook together, stirring until a dark roux has been achieved (think popcorn smell).
4
Add the bacon renderings, celery, onions and bell peppers to the roux, cooking until the vegetables are softened.
5
Next, pour a cup of the stock into the roux, mixing well to temper the roux.
6
Then add the remaining stock and continue to cook for 30 minutes.
7
Add the reserved turkey, the ham, file powder, garlic, salt and pepper, crushed chili peppers, thyme and bay, and cook another 30 minutes.
8
Finally, add the okra and reduce the heat to low, cooking for 10 to 20 more minutes.
9
Prepare this one day or more in advance, as the gumbo does age well.

1723

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

212

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound cooked turkey, white and dark meat, 1 1/2 sticks butter, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup bacon renderings, and more.

Yes, 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.

Turkey Gumbo

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions