Turkey Gumbo(Franz)

* Exported from MasterCook *

TURKEY GUMBO (FRANZ)

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Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-Lawrence Franz
1 Turkey carcass
2 Turkey legs or thighs
1/2 c Bacon grease
1/2 c Cooking oil
1 c Flour
8 Ribs celery, chopped
3 Large onions, chopped
1 Bell pepper, chopped
2 Cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 c Chopped parsley
1 lb Okra, sliced
1 c Smoked sausage, sliced
1/2 c Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco sauce to taste
1 cn (12 oz.) tomatoes
1 1/2 tb Salt
4 Slices bacon, cut in 1-inch
-pieces
2 Bay leaves
Cayenne to taste
1 t Brown sugar
1 tb Lemon juice
4 c 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. (wrv)



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