Turkey Gumbo
Serves: 5
Citlalli Gibson
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
47
Sweetness
49
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1.5 sticks
Butter3 cup
All-Purpose Flour1 cup
Bacon (renderings)3 ribs
Celery (chopped)2 medium
Onion (chopped)8 cups
Chicken450 g
Ham (diced)1 tbsp
Garlic (minced)1 tbsp
Salt (mixed)1 tsp
Thyme Leaves (fresh)2 cups
Okra (diced)Directions:
1
First, chop the cooked turkey into 1-inch pieces, or shred by hand, and reserve
2
Next, in a 3 to 4 gallon stockpot over medium heat, add the butter and melt
3
Next, add the flour into the butter and cook together, stirring until a dark roux has been achieved (think popcorn smell)
4
Add the bacon renderings, celery, onions and bell peppers to the roux, cooking until the vegetables are softened
5
Next, pour a cup of the stock into the roux, mixing well to temper the roux
6
Then add the remaining stock and continue to cook for 30 minutes
7
Add the reserved turkey, the ham, file powder, garlic, salt and pepper, crushed chili peppers, thyme and bay, and cook another 30 minutes
8
Finally, add the okra and reduce the heat to low, cooking for 10 to 20 more minutes
9
Prepare this one day or more in advance, as the gumbo does age well