How to Make Turkey Gravy from Giblets - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s nothing quite like a rich, flavorful gravy to tie together a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. And when you have a real star ingredient like turkey giblets, you can take your gravy to the next level. This recipe for turkey gravy from giblets is a classic and timeless way to use every part of the bird and create a sauce that perfectly complements your holiday meal.

The beauty of making gravy from turkey giblets is that you can extract maximum flavor from the entire bird. Giblet...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 turkey neck and giblets
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup turkey drippings
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Combine broth, turkey neck, giblets, onion, celery, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Strain broth; you should have close to 4 cups.
  • Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add turkey drippings. Stir in flour until smooth. Add broth and giblets. Cook and stir until well blended and thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    110 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 451mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 67mg