Shelly's Recipe

TURKEY BONE GUMBO

Category: Stews

1 meaty turkey carcass
1/2 cup bacon drippings
1 cup 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