Turkey Bone Gumbo

• 1 turkey carcass (meaty)
• 1/2 cup bacon drippings
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 quarts turkey broth, hot or 2 quarts chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• rice
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 2 -3 cups turkey, chopped
• 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped

1. Place carcass in large soup kettle; cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil; cook over low heat 1 1/2 hours.
3. Drain turkey; reserve broth.
4. 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.
5. Add vegetables and cook until tender.
6. Add broth and other seasonings; simmer 1 hour.
7. Add turkey and sausage ; cook 15 minutes.
8. Add rest of ingredients; cook 10 minutes longer.
9. Serve over hot cooked rice.

turkey carcass, bacon drippings, flour, onions, garlic, green pepper, stalks celery, turkey broth, salt, pepper, rice, hot sauce, bay leaves, parsley flakes, basil, turkey, sausage, green onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/turkey-bone-gumbo-4631 (may not work)