The Best Leftover Turkey Gumbo
My favorite way to use leftover turkey. Must give credit where due....this is my modification to one of Emeril's recipes - his was to boil a turkey specifically for gumbo - mine is to use up those leftovers!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1 1⁄2lbs torn/shredded leftover turkey meat
- 8
- 1cup water
- 1 1⁄2cups canola oil
- 1 1⁄2cups flour
- 2cups chopped yellow onions
- 1cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1cup chopped celery
- 1⁄2
- 1
- 1tablespoon salt
- 1
- 2
- 2tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
DIRECTIONS
- Make the roux.
- In a large Dutch oven, over medium heat, combine the oil and flour.
- Cook, stirring constantly until dark brown (chocolate colored) for 20-30 minutes.
- Add all the chopped veggies to the roux, along with the chopped sausage.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are very soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add the salt and cayenne pepper.
- Add the broth and water, combining well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hrs.
- Add the turkey and sliced sausage to the gumbo.
- Cook 15 minutes more.
- Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes, then skim any fat that has risen to the surface.
- Stir in green onions and parsley.
- Serve over rice, with hot french bread!