AUTHENTIC CAJUN TURKEY GUMBO
In our house this is the only thing we do with leftover turkey! Serve over rice and with hot corn bread. This is our all-time favorite gumbo recipe from La Bonne Cuisine Cookbook from New Orleans. After cooking this for more than 25 years, we now ad-lib, I throw all the leftover turkey in, cover with water and go from there. But, for those of you who have never made a gumbo, it helps to follow the recipe a few times. This recipe is very tried and true, you will create an out of this world gumbo! *Just be careful to NOT burn the roux. You must stir constantly. Plan on having someone else answer the phone, you can't do both. I am from New Orleans and have had my share of gumbo, believe you-me! This one is the best!
Provided by Penny Stettinius
Categories Gumbo
Time 5h
Yield 16-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Crack the turkey carcass into several pieces.
- Place the turkey carcass and legs into a large soup kettle with 3 qts of water and 1 tsp salt.
- Boil for one hour.
- Remove the carcass and legs and cool.
- Remove the meat from the bones and discard the bones.
- Reserve the stock and the meat.
- In a heavy Dutch pven over medium heat, heat the grease and the oil.
- Add the flour, stirring constantly, and cook until it turns a deep, mahogany brown.
- Add the celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and parsley.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the okra and sausage and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
- Add 2 qts of water, 2 qts turkey stock Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, tomatoes, salt, bacon, bay leaves, and cayenne.
- Simmer, covered, for 2.5-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add the turkey meat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, add the brown sugar and lemon juice.
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[email protected]This gumbo is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a delicious and easy meal to make on a weeknight.
Nighthillside36
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this gumbo with tofu instead of turkey. It was still delicious!
One Love
[email protected]This gumbo was so delicious, I ate two bowls! I can't wait to make it again.
Rohan Rony
[email protected]This gumbo was a little too rich for my taste. I think I'll use less butter and oil next time.
John Noecker
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of okra, but I loved it in this gumbo. It added a nice texture and flavor.
Titi Monroe
[email protected]This gumbo is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.
Nadi Nadi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my gumbo didn't turn out as good as I expected. I think I might have used too much cayenne pepper.
md Alum
[email protected]This gumbo was amazing! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again soon.
Imaan Fatima
[email protected]I was disappointed with this gumbo. The turkey was dry and the overall dish was bland. I won't be making this again.
weliswa xalabile
[email protected]This gumbo was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.
ShAjAl Shil
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses turkey instead of chicken. It gives the gumbo a unique and delicious flavor.
Szilvia Szil√°gyi
[email protected]This gumbo was easy to make and absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.
Aziz Azan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this gumbo changed my mind. The turkey was so flavorful and juicy, and the overall dish was incredibly satisfying.
Mike Othepa
[email protected]This Cajun turkey gumbo was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were rich and complex, and the turkey was incredibly tender. I'll definitely be making this again.