Turtle Stew 2

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. flour
  • 1/4 c. cooking oil
  • 1/4 c. bacon drippings
  • 2 c. onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
  • 1 c. parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 c. dry white wine
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • 3 to 4 lb. turtle meat

Directions

  1. 1
    Prepare a roux by heating oil and bacon drippings in a skillet.
  2. 2
    Add flour gradually while stirring and cook until deeply browned.
  3. 3
    Add onions and pepper.
  4. 4
    Cook until tender and then add parsley and garlic.
  5. 5
    Cook a few minutes and add 4 cups cold water. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
  6. 6
    Add wine, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle with cayenne.
  8. 8
    While roux is cooking, salt and pepper the turtle meat and brown in cooking oil. Add this to the roux and cook for about 2 hours.
  9. 9
    Add water if the stew becomes too thick.
  10. 10
    Serve over rice or pasta.

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