Turkey And Sausage Gumbo

• 1 turkey carcass
• 1/2 c. salad oil
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 large onions, chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 1/2 lb. sausage, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
• salt
• red and black pepper
• 1/4 c. chopped parsley
• 1/4 c. chopped green onion tops
• hot cooked rice
• file (optional)

1. Use a turkey carcass with a little meat left on it.
2. A smoked turkey is best.
3. Cover carcass with water and boil until meat leaves bones (about 1 hour).
4. Reserve broth and remove meat from carcass; discard bones.
5. Combine salad oil and flour in a large iron pot;.
6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a medium brown roux is formed.
7. Add onion, green pepper and celery; cook about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring constantly.
8. Add sausage, turkey and 2 to 3 quarts broth (add water to make 2 quarts if necessary).
9. Simmer 1 hour.
10. Season gumbo to taste with salt and peppers.
11. Stir in parsley and green onion.
12. Cook 10 minutes longer.
13. Serve over rice.
14. Thicken with file, if desired. Serves 8 to 10.

turkey carcass, salad oil, allpurpose, onions, green pepper, celery, sausage, salt, red, parsley, green onion, rice, file

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=495837 (may not work)