Delicious Turkey Gravy Recipe

Name: Delicious Turkey Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 turkey neck (can add giblets too); 1 cup celery (with leaves); 2 carrots, sliced; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 bay leaves; 3 parsley sprigs; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 5 peppercorns; 4 tablespoons butter (NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR WON'T THICKEN!); 4 tablespoons flour; salt; pepper; 1/2 cup pan drippings from turkey

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1 turkey neck (can add giblets too)
1 cup celery (with leaves)
2 carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 bay leaves
3 parsley sprigs
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
5 peppercorns
4 tablespoons butter (NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR WON'T THICKEN!)
4 tablespoons flour
salt
pepper
1/2 cup pan drippings from turkey

1
In a large saucepan combine 3 cups water, turkey neck (and giblets, if using), celery, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaves, parsley, thyme and peppercorns. Bring to a boil.
2
Reduce the heat and simmer for an hour (I simmer all day and sporadically add pan drippings).
3
Strain and de-fat the broth.
4
Return broth to pan and heat gently.
5
Defat the dripping and add to the stock. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
6
In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour. Stir well and cook until the roux turns a light brown.
7
Whisk the roux into the stock and cook until the gravy thickens.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Serve hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 1 turkey neck (can add giblets too), 1 cup celery (with leaves), 2 carrots, sliced, and more.

Yes, Delicious Turkey Gravy falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Delicious Turkey Gravy

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