Turkey Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 leftover turkey carcass
• Leftover gravy and sliced turkey meat
• 1 lbs smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbs parsley
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2-3 tsp salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 large bag frozen okra (Optional)
• Louisiana hot sauce and Tabasco sauce to taste

Directions

1. Make Broth: Place turkey carcass and any bone‑in pieces in a large pot. Cover with water and boil until meat falls off the bone.
2. Build Gumbo: To the broth and meat, add leftover sliced turkey, gravy, onions, garlic, celery, parsley, salt, pepper, okra, and sausage.
3. Simmer: Cover and simmer slowly for 1 to 1½ hours, adjusting time for desired thickness.
4. Serve: Sprinkle individual servings with gumbo filé and serve over rice.

Chef's Notes

• This is a good recipe for the age-old issue of disposing of the festive leftover turkey. Do be afraid to add any other leftovers, such as dressing and vegetables. All are welcome here.
• Okra is listed as optional, but for me, gumbo isn't gumbo without okra. Listen to your heart.