Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo Recette

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!)

Préparation 60 min
Cuisson 300 min
Calories 340.4 kcal
Protéines 44g
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Ingrédients pour 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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Comment préparer 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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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo ?

Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo prend environ 360 minutes du début à la fin — environ 60 minutes de préparation et 300 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo ?

Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo contient environ 340.4 calories par portion, avec environ 44 g de protéines, 4 g de glucides et 32 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo sont Turkey Carcass, Turkey Legs, Bacon Grease, Cooking Oil, Flour, Celery Ribs. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.

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