Foolproof Giblet Gravy Recipe

Name: Foolproof Giblet Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Stage 1; turkey neck; turkey giblets (refrigerate liver until needed); 6 cups chicken broth; 2 large onions, sliced; 1 cup carrot, sliced; 1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup water; 1/2 cup celery leaves; Stage 2; 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; Stage 3; turkey drippings; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

Stage 1
turkey neck
turkey giblets (refrigerate liver until needed)
6 cups chicken broth
2 large onions, sliced
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup water
1/2 cup celery leaves
Stage 2
6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Stage 3
turkey drippings
salt and pepper

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["Stage 1 MAKE BROTH.", "Up to 3 days ahead cut turkey neck and heart in half.", "Put into a large saucepan along with gizzard and remaining broth ingredients.", "Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours.", "Add liver and simmer 30 minutes longer or until gizzard is very tender.", "Remove giblets to a cutting board.", "Strain broth into a large cup measure, pressing vegetables to extract as much broth as possible.", "Discard vegetables.", "Add water to broth if needed, to make 6 cups.", "Chop giblets and neck meat.", "Refrigerate.", "Stage 2 THICKEN BROTH.", "Mash butter and flour with a fork until blended to a paste. Break into 4 chunks.", "Bring broth to a boil, reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in flour mixture, 1 chunk at a time, until blended.", "Whisk until thickened and boiling. Boil 3 minutes minutes longer to cook out any ""floury"" taste.", "Cover surface of gravy to keep skin from forming.", "Refrigerate.", "Stage 3 FINISH GRAVY.", "After turkey is removed from roasting pan: Spoon fat off pan drippings and discard.", "Stir juices in pan (add up to 2u00b0C water if juices have evaporated), scraping up brown bits on bottom of pan.", "Add no more than 2 cups of drippings to gravy or it will be too thin.", "Stir in giblets and neck meat.", "Heat and season to taste."]

876

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Stage 1, turkey neck, turkey giblets (refrigerate liver until needed), 6 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Foolproof Giblet Gravy falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Foolproof Giblet Gravy

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