Turkey And Sausage Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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