Swamp Turtle Gumbo
~ 4 – 6 lbs. turtle meat
~ oil
~ 1 – 2 lbs. smoked sausage, cut into 1” pieces
~ 1 large onion, chopped
~ 1 1/4 cups chopped celery
~ 1 1/4 cups chopped bell pepper
~ 2 tbsp minced garlic
~ 1- 14oz. can chopped tomatoes
~ 1 cup cut okra
~ 2 tbsp roux (flour gravy)
~ 1 – 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
~ 2 cups water or turtle broth
~ salt and pepper
~ Louisiana hot sauce
~ cooked rice
Boil turtle meat in salted water until tender. Remove meat and save broth.
Chop meat into 1” – 2” pieces.
Place a small amount of oil in a Dutch oven or large pot.
Add turtle meat and lightly brown on all sides. Remove meat.
Add a little more oil if necessary and lightly sauté the onion, celery and bell pepper.
Add the garlic, tomatoes, okra, roux and Cajun seasoning.
Stir in 2 cups of water or turtle broth.
Mix in the turtle meat and sausage. Add salt and pepper and hot sauce to taste.
Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 2 – 3 hours stirring occasionally.
Adjust seasoning as needed and add more water or broth if needed.
Serve over cooked rice and enjoy.
Just curious...what does turtle taste like?
Great pictures as always...thanks for sharing.