The Stock

• Leftover Turkey Carcass, including necks, giblets, wings
• Leftover Turkey drippings
• 8-12 qt water, depending on the size of the turkey
• 1 large onion, cut into quarters
• 4 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 2 large carrots
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1/2 bunch parsley
• 3 bay leaves
• 8-10 peppercorns

The Recipe

• 1 cup smoked sausage, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2.5 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 10 cups turkey or chicken broth
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice