Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo Recipe

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Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo
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Directions:

  1. Crack the turkey carcass into several pieces.
  2. Place the turkey carcass and legs into a large soup kettle with 3 qts of water and 1 tsp salt.
  3. Boil for one hour.
  4. Remove the carcass and legs and cool.
  5. Remove the meat from the bones and discard the bones.
  6. Reserve the stock and the meat.
  7. In a heavy Dutch pven over medium heat, heat the grease and the oil.
  8. Add the flour, stirring constantly, and cook until it turns a deep, mahogany brown.
  9. Add the celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and parsley.
  10. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly.
  11. Add the okra and sausage and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
  12. Add 2 qts of water, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, tomatoes, salt, bacon, bay leaves, and cayenne.
  13. Simmer, covered, for 2.5-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  14. Add the turkey meat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  15. Just before serving, add the brown sugar and lemon juice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 389.68 Kcal (1632 kJ)
Calories from fat 234.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.03g 40%
Cholesterol 81.94mg 27%
Sodium 1093.91mg 46%
Potassium 628.25mg 13%
Total Carbs 16.33g 5%
Sugars 4.25g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.82g 11%
Protein 22.87g 46%
Vitamin C 18.5mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 6mg 33%
Calcium 93.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.08 Kcal (645 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.29g 40%
Cholesterol 32.4mg 27%
Sodium 432.54mg 46%
Potassium 248.41mg 13%
Total Carbs 6.46g 5%
Sugars 1.68g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 11%
Protein 9.04g 46%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.4mg 33%
Calcium 36.9mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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