Turkey Carcass Gumbo

Turkey Carcass Gumbo
 (Very Good)Save Your Bones
meaty turkey carcass
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 qt. hot turkey or chicken broth
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
hot cooked rice
dash of hot sauce
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
2 to 3 cup chopped turkey
1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into bite size pieces
1 bunch green onions, chopped
Place carcass in large soup kettle; cover with water. Bring to a
boil;cook over low heat 1 1/2 hours. Drain turkey; reserve broth. 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. Add vegetables and cook until tender. Add broth and other
seasonings; simmer 1 hour. Add turkey and sausage; cook 15 minutes.
Add rest of ingredients; cook 10 minutes longer. Serve over hot cooked
rice.
Yields 10 to 12 servings
Source Paula from Another List
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