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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Baloch Karim
[email protected]This is my go-to gumbo recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family. I love the fact that it's a one-pot dish - it makes cleanup a breeze.
Obaidullah
[email protected]I've never made gumbo before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great! My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again.
Brooklynn Anderson
[email protected]This gumbo is so good, I could eat it every day. The roux is the perfect consistency, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I always add a little extra hot sauce to mine.
Kanga Guadalupe
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this gumbo without the turkey. It was still really good! I used extra vegetables instead of the meat, and it turned out great.
Deborah Tuyizihire
[email protected]This gumbo was just okay. The broth was a little bland, and the turkey was a bit dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Mr. sumanthapa
[email protected]I made this gumbo for a Mardi Gras party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that it's a one-pot dish - it made cleanup a breeze.
Britt Lenertz
[email protected]This gumbo is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love serving it with a side of cornbread.
paul omini
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of okra, so I left it out of my gumbo. It was still delicious! The turkey and sausage were perfectly cooked, and the broth was rich and flavorful.
kalkidan zimbelachew
[email protected]This gumbo was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.
Nikhil Thapa
[email protected]I love this gumbo recipe! It's so flavorful and hearty. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later.
Samuel Aguilar
[email protected]This was my first time making gumbo, and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out delicious.
Talha Hafsa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and my gumbo turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more spice. Next time, I'll add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
Milan Sunuwar
[email protected]I've made this gumbo several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The roux is the key - it really makes the dish.
hafiz Ahmed Raza
[email protected]This gumbo was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the rich, flavorful broth and the tender turkey. I'll definitely be making this again.