Turkey Gumbo (Franz) Recipe

Name: Turkey Gumbo (Franz)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each turkey carcass; 2 each turkey legs or thighs; 1/2 cup bacon drippings; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 8 each celery chopped; 3 large onions chopped; 1 each sweet red bell peppers; 2 cloves garlic chopped; 1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped; 1 pound okra sliced; 1 cup smoked sausage; 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce; 1 x red hot pepper sauce to taste; 1 can tomatoes; 1 1/2 tablespoons salt; 4 slices bacon cut in 1-inch; 2 each bay leaves; 1 x cayenne pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 cups rice, cooked

Servings: persons

1 each turkey carcass
2 each turkey legs or thighs
1/2 cup bacon drippings
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup flour, all-purpose
8 each celery chopped
3 large onions chopped
1 each sweet red bell peppers
2 cloves garlic chopped
1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped
1 pound okra sliced
1 cup smoked sausage
1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
1 x red hot pepper sauce to taste
1 can tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
4 slices bacon cut in 1-inch
2 each bay leaves
1 x cayenne pepper to taste
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups rice, cooked

1
Crack the turkey carcass into several pieces.
2
Place the turkey carcass and legs in a soup kettle with 3 quarts of water and 1 teaspoon salt.
3
Boil for 1 hour.
4
Remove the carcass and legs and cool.
5
Remove the meat from the bones and discard the bones.
6
Reserve the stock and meat.
7
In a heavy dutch oven over medium heat, heat the grease and oil.
8
Add the flour, stirring constantly, and cook until dark golden brown.
9
Add the celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and parsley.
10
Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring constantly.
11
Add the okra and sausage and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
12
Add 2 quarts of the turkey stock and 2 quarts of water, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, tomatoes, salt, bacon, bay leaves, and cayenne.
13
Simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
14
Add the turkey meat and simmer for 30 minutes.
15
Just before serving, add the brown sugar and lemon juice.
16
Serve in heated gumbo bowls over rice

1652

kcal

Calories

Fat

200

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each turkey carcass, 2 each turkey legs or thighs, 1/2 cup bacon drippings, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Turkey Gumbo (Franz) 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 (Franz)

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