Turkey Gumbo (Franz)

3 HRS 20 MIN Prep: 20 MIN Cook: 3 HRS

189 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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1	each	turkey carcass
2	each	turkey legs	or thighs
1/2	cup	bacon grease
1/2	cup	vegetable oil
1	cup	flour, all-purpose
8	each	celery	chopped
3	large	onions	chopped
1	each	sweet bell pepper
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 (eg. Tabasco)	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

Crack the turkey carcass into several pieces.

Place the turkey carcass and legs in a soup kettle with 3 quarts of water and 1 teaspoon salt.

Boil for 1 hour.

Remove the carcass and legs and cool. Remove the meat from the bones and discard the bones.

Reserve the stock and meat. In a heavy dutch oven over medium heat, heat the grease and oil.

Add the flour, stirring constantly, and cook until dark golden brown.

Add the celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and parsley.

Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the okra and sausage and continue cooking for 5 minutes.

Add 2 quarts of the turkey stock and 2 quarts of water, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, tomatoes, salt, bacon, bay leaves, and cayenne.

Simmer, covered, for 2-1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add the turkey meat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Just before serving, add the brown sugar and lemon juice.

Serve in heated gumbo bowls over rice

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Serving Size 157g

Amount per Serving

Calories 189 41% of calories from fat