Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo Rezept

This isn't just leftover turkey; it's a culinary masterpiece! Our family's beloved Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo recipe, passed down through generations, transforms humble Thanksgiving leftovers into an unforgettable New Orleans-style feast. This rich and flavorful gumbo, perfected over 25 years, boasts a deep mahogany roux and a symphony of Cajun spices. Serve it over fluffy rice with hot cornbread for a truly authentic experience. Get ready for rave reviews – this gumbo is out of this world! (But be warned: making the roux requires constant stirring!)

Vorbereitung 60 Min.
Kochzeit 300 Min.
Kalorien 340.4 kcal
Eiweiß 44g
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Zutaten für Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo

  • 1 turkey carcass
  • 2 turkey legs
  • 1/4 cup turkey grease
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced okra
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced
  • 5 quarts water (total)
  • 2 quarts turkey stock
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 teaspoons salt (total)
  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Zubereitung von Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo

  1. Crack the turkey carcass into several pieces.
  2. Place the turkey carcass and legs in a large soup kettle with 3 quarts of water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil.
  3. Boil for 1 hour. Remove the carcass and legs and let cool.
  4. Remove the meat from the bones and discard the bones. Reserve the stock and the meat.
  5. In a heavy Dutch oven, heat 1/4 cup of turkey grease and 1/4 cup vegetable oil over medium heat.
  6. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, stirring constantly, and cook until it turns a deep, mahogany brown (this will take approximately 20-30 minutes; be patient and keep stirring!).
  7. Add 2 stalks celery (chopped), 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), and 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley (chopped).
  8. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  9. Add 1 cup sliced okra and 1 pound Andouille sausage (sliced). Cook for 5 minutes.
  10. Add 2 quarts of water, 2 quarts of reserved turkey stock, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce, 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 teaspoon salt, 4 slices bacon (diced), 2 bay leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  11. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 2.5-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  12. Add the reserved turkey meat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  13. Just before serving, stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  14. Serve hot over rice with cornbread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

29g

Carbs

4g

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Soups, Stews & Chilis Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Poultry Turkey Recipes Beef & Red Meat Pork Recipes The Americas American Cajun & Creole Southern Fall Recipes Holiday Recipes

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo?

Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo dauert insgesamt etwa 360 Minuten – ungefähr 60 Minuten Vorbereitung und 300 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo?

Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo hat etwa 340.4 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 44 g Eiweiß, 4 g Kohlenhydraten und 32 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo sind Turkey Carcass, Turkey Legs, Bacon Grease, Cooking Oil, Flour, Celery Ribs. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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