Turkey Leftovers à la Gitana (Turkey Leftovers, Gypsy Fashion)
Turkey Lefotvers à la Gitana (Turkey Leftovers, Gypsy Fashion) is a traditional British recipe (based on an original from 1861 by Charles Elmé Francatelli) for a classic dish of turkey leftovers fried in butter with bacon and garlic and which is finished by stewing gently with onions, tomatoes and sherry and coloured with paprika. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Turkey Leftovers, Gypsy Fashion (Turkey Leftovers à la Gitana).
Melt the butter in a large pan, add the turkey, bacon and garlic and fry over medium heat, turning the turkey over until it is gently browned all over. Pour off all the fat from the pan then add the onions and tomatoes.
Pour in the sherry, secure a tight-fitting lid and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through. Occasionally stir or shake the pan during the cooking time to ensure the contents do not catch and burn.
Just before serving, stir in the paprika then transfer the turkey pieces to a serving dish, pour over the sauce and serve.
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