Turkey-Sausage Gumbo Recipe

Name: Turkey-Sausage Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 turkey carcass; 1 gallon water, divided; 4 cups chopped, cooked turkey; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup bacon drippings; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 8 stalks celery, chopped; 3 large onions, chopped; 1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 pound okra, cleaned and sliced; 1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce; 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon firmly packed brown sugar; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 turkey carcass
1 gallon water, divided
4 cups chopped, cooked turkey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup bacon drippings
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 stalks celery, chopped
3 large onions, chopped
1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 pound okra, cleaned and sliced
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon firmly packed brown sugar
Hot cooked rice

1
Crack turkey carcass. Combine carcass and 3 quarts water in a large stock pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour.
2
Remove carcass from stock; set stock aside. Remove any meat remaining on bones; discard bones. Chop meat into bite-size pieces, and combine with chopped turkey; cover and refrigerate.
3
Combine oil, bacon drippings, and flour in a large stockpot; stir until well blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until roux is the color of a copper penny. Stir in celery, onion, green pepper, garlic, and parsley; cook over low heat 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Add okra and sausage; cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Add reserved turkey stock, remaining water, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, bacon, salt, hot sauce, red pepper, and bay leaves; simmer, uncovered, 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved turkey, and cook, uncovered, an additional 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves. Stir in lemon juice and brown sugar.
5
Ladle gumbo over hot cooked rice in individual bowls and serve immediately.

1313

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 turkey carcass, 1 gallon water, divided, 4 cups chopped, cooked turkey, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Turkey-Sausage 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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Turkey-Sausage Gumbo

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