Turkey Bone Gumbo

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Yields: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1  turkey carcass (meaty)
• 1⁄2 cup bacon drippings
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 2  large onions, chopped
• 3  cloves garlic, chopped
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 4  stalks celery, chopped
• 2  quarts turkey broth, hot or 2  quarts chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

• rice

• 1  dash  hot sauce
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1  teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 2 -3  cups turkey, chopped
• 1  lb smoked sausage, cut into bite size pieces
• 1  bunch green onion, chopped

Directions

1. Place carcass in large soup kettle; cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil; cook over low heat 1 1/2 hours.
3. Drain turkey; reserve broth.
4. Remove meat from carcass; chop and set aside. Heat drippings in kettle; add flour gradually, stirring constantly until a rich brown roux is formed, about 25 minutes.
5. Add vegetables and cook until tender.
6. Add broth and other seasonings; simmer 1 hour.
7. Add turkey and sausage ; cook 15 minutes.
8. Add rest of ingredients; cook 10 minutes longer.
9. Serve over hot cooked rice.